Distinguished Member of Technical Staff Design Engineer
Micron Technology
Distinguished Member of Technical Staff Design Engineer
Micron Technology
Makes memory and storage chips for AI and PCs
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.
Department Overview:
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 development for cutting edge DRAM nodes, including DDR5, LPDDR, HBM, and GDDR products that form the foundation of Micron’s global revenue leadership. We work across architecture, engineering, and business teams to evaluate innovative memory solutions and influence product direction. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges in DDR and emerging memory technologies, you’ll find strong impact and collaboration here!
We are seeking an experienced Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) Design Engineer to join the DRAM System team. This role is at the center of memory innovation. You will analyze current and next-generation memory technologies, identify performance and design gaps, and guide teams on future memory direction. Your work will directly influence architecture, product strategy, and competitive positioning, making it both highly visible and technically rewarding.
This position is intended to be part of the Technical Leadership Program at Micron. This is a career path for individuals seeking to advance as technical leaders and industry innovators. TLP members are expected to influence, lead, and mentor others.
Location: Boise, ID or San Jose, CA
Responsibilities:
Analyze DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR, and emerging memory technologies across electrical, thermal, power, and performance dimensions
Identify performance gaps and evaluate tradeoffs in cost, latency, bandwidth, and efficiency
Partner with architecture and product teams to translate analysis into actionable design guidance
Drive multi-functional alignment with firmware, validation, hardware, and business partners
Deliver clear technical assessments and recommendations to guide future memory strategy
Using Artificial Intelligence tools to build models to find design gaps and summarize all collected data for distribution and analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Strong understanding of DDR memory architecture including timing, signaling, and system behavior
Experience analyzing memory systems at device and system levels
Knowledge of high-speed I/O, electrical margins, and memory power and thermal characteristics
Proven ability to evaluate tradeoffs and communicate data-driven recommendations
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with DDR4/5, LPDDR5/5X/5T, or advanced DRAM technologies
Background in memory controller architecture, firmware, or training algorithms
Familiarity with DRAM physical layout, packaging, and topology impacts
Experience in benchmarking, competitive analysis, or product architecture strategy
Exposure to memory modeling, workload analysis, or system-level simulation
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$208,000.00 - $416,000.00 a yearAdditional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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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.
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Makes memory and storage chips for AI and PCs
Micron Technology designs and manufactures memory and storage chips, mainly DRAM and NAND flash, used in data centers, PCs, phones, cars and industrial equipment. It is one of only three companies that make HBM, the stacked high-bandwidth memory placed beside processors in AI servers, and it is the largest memory chipmaker based in the United States. Unlike chip designers that outsource production, Micron runs its own fabs and assembly sites in the United States and across Asia. It earns money by selling chips, memory modules and solid-state drives to cloud providers, device makers and distributors. Micron was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
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