The role involves designing and developing next-generation HBM DRAM products, collaborating with various teams to create innovative memory subsystem architectures for AI/ML workloads, and ensuring successful implementation through technical leadership and detailed specifications.
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Job Description
You will be responsible for the design & development of next-generation HBM DRAM products. You will join a multi-functional group of technical experts working closely with customers, partners, and a distributed team from Build Engineering, Product Engineering, Process Development, Package Engineering, and Business Units. Together, you will complete tasks to ensure the success of our future HBM roadmap.
The HBM Design Architecture group is looking for an experienced Memory Subsystem Architect to work with internal and external partners to investigate, define, and develop innovative new memory subsystem architectures, building on our industry-leading HBM product solutions. The AI/ML transformation underway demands breakthrough memory and computing solutions. We believe our HBM product roadmap is foundational in enabling these new exciting solutions. The HBM Design Architecture group collaborates closely with Industry partners to investigate and develop products aligned with customer needs and technology trends extending over 3-5 year timeframe.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$177,000.00 - $387,000.00 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 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.
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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 [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (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.
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.
Job Description
You will be responsible for the design & development of next-generation HBM DRAM products. You will join a multi-functional group of technical experts working closely with customers, partners, and a distributed team from Build Engineering, Product Engineering, Process Development, Package Engineering, and Business Units. Together, you will complete tasks to ensure the success of our future HBM roadmap.
The HBM Design Architecture group is looking for an experienced Memory Subsystem Architect to work with internal and external partners to investigate, define, and develop innovative new memory subsystem architectures, building on our industry-leading HBM product solutions. The AI/ML transformation underway demands breakthrough memory and computing solutions. We believe our HBM product roadmap is foundational in enabling these new exciting solutions. The HBM Design Architecture group collaborates closely with Industry partners to investigate and develop products aligned with customer needs and technology trends extending over 3-5 year timeframe.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative memory subsystem frameworks for HBM solutions supporting AI/ML workloads, including PHY, controllers, NOC, microcontrollers, MBIST, interfaces, and adapters.
- Define the requirements for memory and RAS architectures and drive architectural planning for next-generation memory subsystems.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop novel architectures and detailed IP requirements.
- Lead engagement with IP vendors, including evaluation and selection of interface and functional IP.
- Analyze benchmarks, workloads, and simulations to identify opportunities for performance, efficiency, and architectural innovation.
- Model performance, performance/watt, gate count, power, and area; create architectural and external-facing specifications aligned with protocol and hardware standards.
- Partner with RTL, validation, and product teams to ensure timely and successful implementation, participating in design reviews for HBM and memory subsystem features.
- Drive microarchitecture definition, participate in performance simulation and benchmarking, and debug issues across models, RTL, and IP.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in memory subsystem architecture and design.
- Deep understanding of memory controller design and memory types (DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, HBM).
- Experience with PHY design and understanding of signal integrity issues.
- Familiarity with industry-standard bus protocols such as AXI, AMBA, AHB, DFI, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Familiarity with EDA tools for design and verification
- Practical experience with multi-core systems, coherent interconnects & Industry IO protocol like PCIe/CXL, confidential compute, virtualization & security
- Knowledge of serial link protocols (UCIe etc.) is desired
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$177,000.00 - $387,000.00 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 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 [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (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.
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