Senior Design Engineer at Micron in San Jose, CA

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. As a Senior Design Engineer in the NVE Design Engineering Core group at Micron Technology, Inc., you will contribute to the development of memory products that are best-in-class, using your specialized knowledge and Micron proprietary methods of designing and analyzing core and mixed circuits used in the development of memory products! What’s Encouraged Daily: Design, simulate, optimize, and floor‑plan NAND circuit blocks. Evaluate design feasibility and analyze circuit functionality across use cases. Implement analog and mixed‑signal circuit designs that meet performance and reliability specifications. Validate design performance at block‑ and chip‑level using industry‑standard simulation tools. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to analyze and reduce NAND power consumption. Build and maintain Python‑based AI utilities that collaborate with EDA tools to accelerate development workflows (e.g., environment setup, corner execution, regressions, automated documentation, predictive build/layout). Review existing user documentation and generate new build collateral. Collaborate with groups such as Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly, and Marketing to ensure optimized manufacturability, cost, reliability, and time‑to‑market. Minimum Qualifications: MS/PhD or equivalent experience preferred, BS in electrical engineering required. 2+ years of NAND design relevant proven experience required. A high level of self-motivation. Proficiency in analog/mixed signal circuit design (charge pumps, op amps, DACs, ADCs, linear regulators, oscillators, bandgaps) Good fundamentals in semiconductor and device physics and analog/mixed-signal circuit design. An understanding of semiconductor reliability issues including CHC, NBTI, stress, and snapback, as well as Electromigration (EM) and IR analysis. Strong circuit debugging and problem-solving skills. Experience of circuit verification and optimization, layout planning, parasitic extractions of the circuits, experience guiding layout. Employing Artificial Intelligence to use AI tool (Claude etc.) Excellent teamwork attitude. Good verbal communication skills (English) and ability to convey sophisticated technical concepts in verbal and written form. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of analog and digital simulators such as HSPICE, Fast SPICE, and Verilog Familiarity with Cadence design, LVS/DRC tools (a plus). Experience with a scripting language. Familiarity with Linux/UNIX The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $120,000.00 - $252,000.00 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. 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 a