DMTS Design Engineer

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Department Overview:

DRAM Engineering (DRAM Memory) focuses on designing and developing Microns industryleading dynamic random access memory products. The team drives process R&D productdesign and technology development for cutting edge DRAM nodes including DDR5LPDDR HBM and GDDR products that form the foundation of Microns global revenueleadership. We work across architecture engineering and business teams to evaluate innovative memory solutions and influence product direction. If youre excited about solving complex challenges in DDR and emerging memory technologies youll 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:

• Bachelors or Masters 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:

Additional 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 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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