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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

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.

Job Summary
As a Sr. Design Engineer in the NVE Design Engineering Core group at Micron Technology, Inc., you will contribute to the development of memory products that are best-in-class, using your specialized knowledge and Micron proprietary methods of designing and analyzing core and mixed circuits used in the development of memory products.

Responsibilities

  • Design, simulate, optimize, and floor‑plan NAND circuit blocks.
  • Evaluate design feasibility and analyze circuit functionality across use cases.
  • Implement analog and mixed‑signal circuit designs that meet performance and reliability specifications.
  • Validate design performance at block‑ and chip‑level using industry‑standard simulation tools.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to analyze and reduce NAND power consumption.
  • Build and maintain Python‑based AI utilities that collaborate with EDA tools to accelerate development workflows (e.g., environment setup, corner execution, regressions, automated documentation, predictive build/layout).
  • Review existing user documentation and generate new build collateral.
  • Collaborate with groups such as Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly, and Marketing to ensure optimized manufacturability, cost, reliability, and time‑to‑market.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • MS/PhD or equivalent experience preferred, BS in electrical engineering required. 2+ years of NAND design relevant industry experience required.
  • A high level of self-motivation.
  • Proficiency in analog/mixed signal circuit design (charge pumps, op amps, DACs, ADCs, linear regulators, oscillators, bandgaps)
  • Good fundamentals in semiconductor and device physics and analog/mixed-signal circuit design. An understanding of semiconductor reliability issues including CHC, NBTI, stress, and snapback, as well as Electromigration (EM) and IR analysis.
  • Strong circuit debugging and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience of circuit verification and optimization, layout planning, parasitic extractions of the circuits, experience guiding layout.
  • Strong coding skills in Python (plus Bash/Tcl a bonus), and comfort working with structured data (CSV/JSON/SQLite) and version control.
  • Excellent teamwork attitude. Good verbal communication skills (English) and ability to convey complex technical concepts in verbal and written form.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of analog and digital simulators such as HSPICE, Fast SPICE, and Verilog
  • Familiarity with Cadence design, LVS/DRC tools (a plus).
  • Experience with a scripting language.
  • Familiarity with Linux/UNIX

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$93,000.00 - $198,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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 onmicron.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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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

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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.

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This job at Micron is located in San Jose, California, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Micron?
Candidates can expect pay range between $93,000–$198,000 for this role.
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Micron lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Micron?
Micron is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Micron for this role?
Micron offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Parental and Family Leave, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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