Staff/Principal DRAM Design Engineer
Micron
Boise, ID · Posted October 16, 2026
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all .
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
We’re building the next generation of DRAM technology and pushing what’s possible at the intersection of device physics and circuit design. Our team thrives on solving deep technical challenges and turning innovative ideas into high-performance, manufacturable memory solutions. If you’re excited about influencing future technology nodes and working on designs that ship at scale, you’ll feel right at home with us!
As a Staff/Principal DRAM Design Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in shaping memory architectures and circuit innovations that directly impact product performance, power, and reliability. This is a hands-on design role where your expertise will drive key decisions from concept through silicon validation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful results.
Responsibilities:
Lead design and optimization of DRAM circuits including memory array, control logic, datapath, and test logic
Perform and analyze circuit simulations using tools such as SPICE and Verilog
Evaluate architectural trade-offs impacting power, performance, and die size
Integrate layout parasitics into simulations and drive design for manufacturability
Define validation strategies including test chip development and silicon bring-up
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years of circuit design experience or product engineering experience
Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals and debugging
Experience with circuit simulation tools and methodologies
Knowledge of CMOS behavior, timing, and performance optimization
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with memory architectures, especially DRAM array design and sense amplifiers
Familiarity with DFT/DFM concepts and semiconductor test flows
Experience working with layout parasitics and advanced process nodes
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly across teams
Interest or experience in applying AI tools to engineering workflows
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits .
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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