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Principal Design Engineer

$176k - $298k

micron

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. What's Encouraged Daily: AI-First Engineering: Deploy AI tools (LLMs, code/RTL generation, spec parsing, waveform interpretation, layout engines) as default practice. Continuously identify automation opportunities and rearchitect workflows—specs, simulations, reviews, hand-offs—to be AI-consumable. Build prompt libraries, agents, and scripts that eliminate recurring manual patterns! AI Leadership: Champion AI adoption by evaluating emerging tools, running pilots, and publishing standard methodologies that measurably reduce cycle time or prove quality! Technical Ownership: Design and verify major IO/datapath blocks (receivers, serializer, clock distribution, equalizers, ZQ calibration, ONFI training, wave pipelines) to meet performance specs, using AI to accelerate exploration, sizing, and verification. Multi-functional Collaboration: Work with integration, design, and Apps teams to define interfaces and evaluate new specifications. Use AI to summarize discussions, reconcile specs, and quantify trade-offs. Mentorship: Document AI-augmented methodologies and teach engineers to work in an AI-first environment—not just which tools to use, but how to rethink engineering with AI. Minimum Qualifications: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years IC design experience Hands-on AI tool usage (LLM assistants, coding copilots, agentic workflows, ML-based EDA) with concrete examples of productivity or design impact Experience redesigning workflows around AI—restructuring specs, reviews, or verification for AI operation; building custom prompts/agents for automation Deep understanding of high-speed IO performance, power/area optimization, and chip architecture/floor planning Experience with physical design flows, layout optimization, and parasitic extraction Preferred Qualifications: Built/deployed custom AI agents, LLM pipelines, or ML models for IC design, verification, layout, or debug; familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, or agentic frameworks Quantified productivity impact of AI inspired changes (cycle time, defects, coverage) DRAM interface experience (DDR4/5, LPDDR5/6, HBM3/4) or other high-speed standards Deep knowledge of CMOS device physics, reliability, BSIM modeling, and IO targets The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $176,000.00 - $298,000.00 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. 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. To learn about your right to work click here. To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io (select option #3) 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. AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification. Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr micron

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