Principal Engineer DRAM Pathfinding

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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 the Principal Engineer, DRAM Pathfinding and Architecture in the Mobile Business Unit, you will lead the DRAM pathfinding activities, and establish a deeper understanding of Micron’s Memory technologies and capabilities. You will be responsible for developing the Memory strategy and architectures optimized for next-generation AI applications on mobile devices.

You will be responsible for building strong technical relationships with system architects and key technologists across the industry. You will have the opportunity to represent Micron at technical conferences and consortia. Your role in those industry engagements will be to drive pathfinding discussions, influence design-in decisions, and negotiate product requirements with our ecosystem partners and customers. Internally, you will partner with Micron’s top R&D, design, test, and product engineers to ensurethe successful implementation of new product concepts. Working closely with Product and Business Development Managers you will ensure that each technical decision is aligned with our business strategy, and ultimately help bring these outstanding new products to our customers!

Responsibilities

Define 

• Pathfinding and solution strategy for achieving the product market requirements of Micron’s next-generation LPDDR products partnering closely with Micron’s DRAM design team

• Innovative solutions to break through the scaling wall  

• Leadership product architectures, aligning with the diverse segment requirements and Micron’s IP and process strategies.  

Develop

• Fabrication process – including CMOS and interconnect capabilities

• Functionality of LPDRAM, emerging memory, and other devices

• System topologies and interconnects – including details on protocols, PHY’s, and signaling (SI/PI)

• LPDRAM interaction with the mobile SoCs – especially for shared timing and power budgets

• Performance, power, cost, complexity, quality, and reliability implications of these solutions

Understand 

• Understand the problems to be solved, priorities, and optimization points for customer systems

• Analyze technology trends in the industry

• Identify competitive solutions and analyze value propositions

• Ensure successful design-in of new solutions through close collaboration with our end customers

Engage 

• Develop relationships with counterparts at key customers and ecosystem enablers

• Participate in standards organizations to create proposals and specifications

• Participate and speak at industry conferences

Forge 

• Create new product concepts and intellectual property

• Draft internal product design requirements

• Prepare customer technical collateral including product specifications and training

Minimum Qualification :

• 10 years of proven experience in DRAM development 

• Expertise in DRAM device physics, circuit design, system architecture, performance optimization 

• Have a strong background in DRAM process integration, scaling, and device physics 

• Strong knowledge of DRAM architecture, circuit design, layout, and specifications

• A proven leader in driving innovative solutions in DRAM technology 

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work independently and creatively in a fast-paced environment 

• Curiosity and passion for learning new technologies and solving challenging problems 

• Must be a strong individual contributor as well as a team player.

Education :

• Preferred Masters of Science or PhD in Computer/electrical engineering or system architecture or at least 15 years of related industry experience.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$190,500.00 - $324,000.00

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.

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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