The Principal Design Engineer develops and optimizes memory circuit designs, collaborates with various teams, and leads architectural decisions to enhance performance and efficiency.
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.
Micron's Design Engineering organization is dedicated to creating world-class memory and storage solutions through sophisticated digital and analog circuit innovation. Our teams span the globe and collaborate across technology development, product design, systems architecture, and validation to deliver industry-leading semiconductor products.
The Principal Design Engineer plays a key role in developing, analyzing, and optimizing circuit designs that power Micron's next-generation memory technologies. This role partners closely with diverse teams-including Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly, and Marketing-to ensure best-in-class performance, quality, cost efficiency, and time-to-market.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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.
Micron's Design Engineering organization is dedicated to creating world-class memory and storage solutions through sophisticated digital and analog circuit innovation. Our teams span the globe and collaborate across technology development, product design, systems architecture, and validation to deliver industry-leading semiconductor products.
The Principal Design Engineer plays a key role in developing, analyzing, and optimizing circuit designs that power Micron's next-generation memory technologies. This role partners closely with diverse teams-including Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly, and Marketing-to ensure best-in-class performance, quality, cost efficiency, and time-to-market.
Responsibilities:
- Design and optimize memory circuits from gate-level to full chip implementations.
- Lead development of schematic blocks such as memory arrays, control logic, address decode, datapath, and internal test logic.
- Perform advanced circuit simulations using industry tools (e.g., SPICE, VERILOG) to validate performance.
- Drive architectural decisions related to power, speed, die area, and overall circuit performance.
- Collaborate with technology development and business units to define design rules, device requirements, and validation strategies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience in semiconductor circuit design, layout, and optimization.
- Proficiency with circuit simulation and design tools such as SPICE and VERILOG.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret product requirements, logic diagrams, and device specifications.
- Experience evaluating and modifying semiconductor devices and components.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience leading sophisticated circuit design projects or technical teams.
- Background in memory architecture, CMOS device behavior, and reliability considerations.
- Experience defining test chips and supporting silicon validation.
- Proven track record of innovation in circuit design or semiconductor technology.
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Similar Jobs at Micron Technology
.jpeg)
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
As a Principal Design Engineer, you will define and implement DFT methodologies, design solutions for testability, and collaborate across various engineering teams to ensure robust memory products.
Top Skills:
AIDftEda Tools
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
This role involves designing and optimizing RTL for DRAM digital circuits, performing STA, collaborating across teams, and ensuring robust designs.
Top Skills:
CadenceIc CompilersRtlStaUnix
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
The Senior CMP Process Engineer will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and resolve production issues in semiconductor manufacturing, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Top Skills:
Data ScienceProgramming
What you need to know about the Calgary Tech Scene
Employees can spend up to one-third of their life at work, so choosing the right company is crucial, not just for the job itself but for the company culture as well. While startups often offer dynamic culture and growth opportunities, large corporations provide benefits like career development and networking, especially appealing to recent graduates. Fortunately, Calgary stands out as a hub for both, recognized as one of Startup Genome's Top 100 Emerging Ecosystems, while also playing host to a number of multinational enterprises. In Calgary, job seekers can find a wide range of opportunities.
