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Micron Technology

Staff Design Engineer, DRAM

Boise, ID · On-site

As a Staff Design Engineer on our DRAM team, you'll shape the circuits at the heart of our next memory generations. You'll own design decisions that directly affect cost, quality, reliability, and ...

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Micron

Staff Design Engineer, DRAM

Boise, ID · On-site

As a Staff Design Engineer on our DRAM team, you'll shape the circuits at the heart of our next memory generations. You'll own design decisions that directly affect cost, quality, reliability, and ...

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Micron Technology

MTS, DEG Design Verification

Boise, ID · On-site

$129K/yr

Job Summary As an MTS Design Verification Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader driving innovation in DRAM verification for advanced memory products. This role focuses on leading design and ...

Micron

MTS, DEG Design Verification

Boise, ID · On-site

$129K/yr

Job Summary As an MTS Design Verification Engineer, you will serve as a technicalleaderdriving innovation in DRAM verification for advanced memory products. This role focuses on leading design and ...

Micron

Principal HBM Design Architect

Richardson, TX

As an HBM Memory Design Engineer within the HBM Architecture Team, you will design, simulate, and optimize digital and analog DRAM circuits for nextgeneration highbandwidth memory products. You will ...

Micron Technology

DMTS Design Engineer

Boise, ID · On-site

$208K - $416K/yr

DRAM Engineering (DRAM Memory) focuses on designing and developing Micron's industry leading dynamic random access memory products. The team drives process R&D, product design, and technology ...

Micron

DMTS Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$208K - $416K/yr

DRAM Engineering (DRAM Memory) focuses on designing and developing Micron's industryleading dynamic ... We are seeking an experienced Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) Design Engineer to ...

Micron

Principal, Analog Design Engineering

Boise, ID · On-site

Micron's DRAM Design Engineering Group (DDEG) is where bold ideas become real technology. We push the limits of memory and storage innovation, and we thrive in a collaborative environment where ...

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ASIC Design Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

We are searching for a dedicated engineer to join our exciting team of problem solvers. Description ... Preferred Qualifications Drive new memory system architectures from DRAM up. Explore architecture ...

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How much do dram design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for dram design engineer in the United States is $88,150.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DRAM Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DRAM Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, digital circuit design, and semiconductor physics, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency with hardware description languages (such as Verilog or VHDL), CAD tools, and simulation software is essential, along with familiarity with industry standards like JEDEC. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective teamwork set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure the development of reliable, high-performance memory products that meet stringent industry specifications and market demands.

What does a DRAM Design Engineer do?

A DRAM Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) chips used in computers, mobile devices, and other electronic products. Their work includes creating circuit layouts, optimizing memory performance, and ensuring power efficiency and reliability. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, run simulations, and support the manufacturing process to ensure the final products meet industry standards.

What are some common challenges a DRAM Design Engineer faces during the memory development cycle?

DRAM Design Engineers often encounter challenges related to optimizing speed, power consumption, and reliability while adhering to strict specifications. Balancing these competing requirements can be complex, especially as process nodes shrink and memory densities increase. Additionally, ensuring signal integrity and minimizing noise in high-speed circuits requires close collaboration with layout, verification, and product engineering teams. Staying up to date with evolving industry standards and debugging unexpected issues during silicon validation are also key aspects of the role.
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Senior Member of Technical Staff / Member of Technical Staff, DRAM Design Engineer, Next-generation

Senior Member of Technical Staff / Member of Technical Staff, DRAM Design Engineer, Next-generation

Micron Technology

Richardson, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

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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.
Interested in changing the landscape of artificial intelligence workloads? Join our team where we are building next-generation, high-bandwidth memory products. In Micron's High Bandwidth Memory Architecture organization, we partner closely with customers to deliver memory solutions purpose-built for emerging AI systems and applications.
As a Senior Member of Technical Staff or Member of Technical Staff, DRAM Design Engineer in the next-generation HBM Architecture team, you will drive the architecture and optimization 3D-stacked, high-performance memories. Apply your knowledge to optimize DRAM designs and architectures for maximum performance, power, and area (PPA). This role is ideal for experienced DRAM designers who will identify, architect, design, and simulate next-generation architectures and memory features in collaboration with experts in stack architecture, memory systems architecture, and SoC microarchitecture.
Responsibilities:
  • Identify and develop novel DRAM circuit architectures that anticipate next-generation AI workload requirements, to unlock improvements in bandwidth and energy efficiency.
  • Collaborate with peers to identify the highest-leverage DRAM circuit bottlenecks and define architectural hypotheses.
  • Validate architectural hypotheses through schematic-level circuit design, SPICE simulation, and tradeoff analysis, establishing PPA feasibility.
  • Partner with layout designers to conduct floorplanning studies.
  • Collaboratively define and optimize design-for-test, design-for-yield implementation.
  • Compose and maintain clear specifications and architecture documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Strong mixed signal design experience, including experience with custom analog and synthesis flows.
  • DRAM circuit design experience in one or more of the following focus areas: cell arrays, sense amplifiers, row/column decoders, periphery, IO, and/or power distribution.
  • Engineering experience with SPICE-based tools (e.g., FineSim, HSPICE).
  • Strong communication skills with an ability to influence others through deeply technical, data-driven analysis.

Preferred Qualification:
  • Experience with HBM or other novel stacked memory architectures.
  • Experience in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) and hardware description language (e.g., Verilog).
  • Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics.
  • A Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of proven experience delivering DRAM-based memory designs.

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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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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