Memory Hardware Design Engineer

About This Role

Micron Technology is hiring a Memory Hardware Design Engineer to work on DRAM, NAND Flash, or HBM memory products and the interface circuitry that connects them to CPUs and SoCs. You will contribute to designs that define the memory bandwidth and density capabilities of data center servers, smartphones, and automotive systems.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Memory Hardware Design Engineer
• Company: Micron Technology
• Location: Boise, ID / San Jose, CA / Longmont, CO / Manassas, VA / Austin, TX
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry to Mid-level (0–3 years)
• Salary Range: $40–$58/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-07
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-07

Role Context

Micron's hardware design teams work on sense amplifiers, row/column decoders, I/O interface circuits, and on-die ECC logic for DRAM and NAND products. You will be part of a design team that takes a memory array from architecture to silicon, working within Micron's proprietary process technology. The interface circuits group also designs DDR5 and LPDDR5 PHY circuits that must operate at multi-Gbps data rates with sub-nanosecond timing margins.

Key Responsibilities

• Design analog and digital circuits for memory array support: sense amps, charge pumps, or I/O interfaces
• Simulate circuit behavior across process, voltage, and temperature using Cadence Spectre
• Develop test structures and evaluate silicon measurements against specification targets
• Collaborate with process integration teams to co-optimize circuit and process performance
• Support yield analysis and circuit optimization on production silicon
• Participate in tapeout reviews and design sign-off activities

Requirements & Skills

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• CMOS circuit design experience in analog or digital domains
• Cadence Virtuoso or similar full-custom IC design environment experience
• Understanding of DRAM or NAND memory architecture is advantageous
• Familiarity with high-speed I/O standards (DDR5, LPDDR5) is a plus
• Attention to detail in circuit-level simulation and measurement correlation

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $40–$58/hr with Micron equity awards and annual bonus
• Hybrid schedule with Boise or Longmont campus access
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from hire date
• 401(k) with Micron match and employee stock purchase plan
• Patent incentives and graduate degree sponsorship

Who Should Apply

Engineers interested in the physics of memory cells and the circuit techniques that extract maximum performance from them. Micron offers one of the few environments where hardware engineers work at the intersection of process technology and circuit design — a rare combination that develops highly specialized expertise.

About the Company

Micron Technology is one of only three DRAM manufacturers in the world (alongside Samsung and SK Hynix), and a major NAND Flash producer. Its Boise, Idaho headquarters houses its largest engineering organization, and its HBM memory products are qualified for NVIDIA H100 and AMD MI300 AI accelerators.

How to Apply

Apply at Micron Careers. Search "Hardware Design Engineer." The technical interview covers CMOS circuit design fundamentals, memory architecture basics, and a simulation exercise. Some roles include a take-home circuit analysis problem before the final loop.