Staff/Principal Engineer. ASIC Design Verification (DDR expert)

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Job Description
Position Title: Staff/Principal ASIC SoC Design Verification Engineer – DDR expert (Technical role)
 

Position Description: 
This is a position for Staff technical member of Micron’s ASIC Verification and Emulation group.

The candidate will have a key role in developing and owning DDR interface for complex SoC components, while ensuring on time, one time best-in-class quality.

Job responsibilities:

We build the foundational technologies that power advanced memory and computing systems. Our team works at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and system design to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions at scale. We value deep technical skill, ownership, and collaboration—and we’re excited about what we’re building together!

This role is central to delivering robust DDR interfaces for complex SoCs. You’ll take end‑to‑end ownership of DDR verification, working closely with architecture, design, and firmware teams. If you enjoy solving hard system‑level problems and seeing your work through silicon and into production, this role offers real impact.

• Own DDR interface verification from concept through post‑silicon bring‑up and production support
• Define DDR test requirements with architecture, firmware, and design teams
• Create sub‑system and SoC‑level verification test plans
• Develop and debug SoC verification firmware and tests in C
• Support verification across RTL, netlist simulation, and emulation platforms

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or equivalent practical experience
• 8–10 years of hands‑on DDR verification experience
• Strong experience with DDR5, DDR6, or LPDDR6
• SoC verification experience using C/C++ test development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in an engineering field
• Experience building comprehensive DDR test plans
• Expertise in advanced verification methodologies at module, sub‑system, and SoC levels
• Experience with PCIe, NVMe, NAND, DDR, or CPU sub‑systems
• Experience using emulation platforms for ASIC verification acceleration
• Experience applying Gen‑AI tools to improve verification efficiency
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style

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

$168,000.00 - $336,000.00 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.

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