Principal Design Engineer, NVEG

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Department intro

The Non-Volatile Engineering Group (NVEG) at Micron contributes to the development of memory products that are best-in-class in terms of die size, performance, reliability, and power.  Our NVEG organization is dedicated to advancing non-volatile memory technologies such as NAND. Our primary mission is to innovate and develop groundbreaking solutions that improve the performance and reliability of non-volatile memory products.

Position overview

The Principal Design Engineer in Micron’s NVEG organization contributes to the development of new memory products by assisting with the overall design, layout, and optimization of datapath circuits for NAND flash memory. This position will drive task forces and make strategic decisions on major datapath architectural changes influenced by new design specs such as higher speed/lower power. They will assess pros and cons of new architecture and drive all activities pertaining its implementation. The role will be expected to lead technical datapath design projects, directing the design planning, layout, and validation activities according to project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage major IO/datapath block(e.g. input receiver, serializer, deserializer, clock distribution, equalizer, ZQ calibration, ONFI training features, wave pipeline) to meet specifications and verify functionality and performance

• Model parasitics on layout and optimize signal quality by layout optimization. Review layout regularly and find opportunities of improving area/power.

• Communicate with project integration and other functional teams in design on specifications of major block interfaces

• Communicate with PE to drive silicon experiments and propose and implement fixes for yield improvement and silicon debugging

• Communicate with Apps regarding introduction of new specs and limitations based on design requirements and limitations

• Document and review final results with experts and stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience

• Experience in physical design flows and optimization, top-level IO blocks floorplan, and high-speed interfaces for NAND and training features

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of high-speed IO circuit performance, power and area optimization, and chip architecture/floorplan

• Experience with managing complex design projects, effectively communicating progress and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in utilizing AI to improve quality of design and efficiency

• Experience in DRAM interface (e.g. DDR4/5, LPDDR5/6, HBM3/3E/4) as well as other industry standard interfaces

• Experience in chip level PDN optimization, signal/power integrity, power delivery network design, and physical design

• Comprehensive understanding of CMOS BSIM model, CMOS targets for high speed IO operation, and CMOS device reliability

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

$140,000.00 - $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.

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