SMTS Design Engineer, NVEG

Senior Member of Technical Staff Design Engineer

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. The Non-Volatile Engineering Group at Micron contributes to the development of memory products that are best-in-class in terms of die size, performance, reliability, and power. Our NVEG organization is dedicated to advancing non-volatile memory technologies such as NAND. Our primary mission is to innovate and develop groundbreaking solutions that improve the performance and reliability of non-volatile memory products.

Position Overview

The Senior Member of Technical Staff Design Engineer in Micron's NVEG organization contributes to the development of new memory products by assisting with the overall design, layout, and optimization of datapath circuits for NAND flash memory. This position will support design feasibility studies, evaluate impacts, and explore innovative solutions and improvements to drive product competitiveness. We are seeking someone who will prioritize measurable impacts and is driven by results. This position is intended to be part of Micron's Technical Leadership Program (TLP). 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.

Responsibilities

• Design key IO design building blocks (e.g. input receiver, equalizer, SerDes, Clock distribution circuits) to meet specifications and validate functionality and performance
• Model parasitics and optimize signal quality in close collaboration with layout teams
• Optimize circuit design based on a comprehensive understanding of CMOS technology and reliability
• Document and review final results with experts and stakeholders
• Maintain technical expertise, stay informed on industry trends, and provide training to the product validation team on design architecture and features
• Set individual objectives according to the team's growth and milestones, manage performance reviews, and help shape strategic decisions

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, MS or PHD preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry
• Deep knowledge and understanding of high-speed IO circuits performance, power and area optimization, chip architecture/floorplan
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring others to impact organizational effectiveness and knowledge-sharing
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts in verbal and written form
• Familiarity with full-custom EDA tools (e.g. cadence, hspice, XA, verilog), with reasonable skills in Python and Matlab for design flow automation
• Ability to work effectively both as a collaborator and individual contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of SerDes, wave pipeline circuits
• Experience with signal/power integrity, power delivery network design, physical design
• Experience with post silicon activity such as providing training on product validation and implementing design fixes under constraints
• Experience with CMOS BSIM model and creating CMOS targets for IO roadmap
• Demonstrated experience with high-speed interfaces for NAND as well as DRAM (e.g. LPDDR5/LPDDR6) and other industry standard interfaces

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $199,000.00 - $347,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target 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. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity. 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.