The role involves providing architectural leadership for DRAM products, defining system architectures, collaborating with technical teams, and mentoring in technology development.
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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.
The DRAM Architecture team is responsible for defining the system-level and silicon-level architectures that enable Micron's memory products. The team works across technology generations and product lines, collaborating with design, product, systems, and ecosystem partners to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance memory solutions aligned with customer and market needs.
This role provides senior-level architectural leadership to help shape Micron's next-generation DRAM products. As a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, you will influence memory architecture decisions across semiconductor chips, assembly methods, component units, and system interfaces, contributing to both near-term product execution and long-term technology direction.
Responsibilities:• Define and evolve DRAM system architectures that address performance, capacity scaling, reliability (RAS), and observability requirements.• Collaborate across functions to evaluate architectural trade-offs spanning DRAM silicon, packaging, modules, boards, and system platforms.• Influence host memory controller and platform architecture through technical engagement with CPU, GPU, and SoC partners.• Contribute to RAS and telemetry feature definition, translating system-level needs into implementable architectural concepts.• Support exploration of emerging memory technologies and assess their impact on future product roadmaps.• Engage with customers, product teams, and business partners to communicate architectural direction and support informed design decisions.• Serve as a technical mentor and steward, supporting architectural consistency and collaboration across teams.
Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.• Extensive professional experience working with DRAM architecture, memory systems, or advanced semiconductor builds.• Demonstrated experience translating system or customer requirements into architectural or silicon-level solutions.• Experience collaborating across multiple technical domains (e.g., silicon, packaging, systems, or platforms).
Preferred Qualifications:• Advanced degree (MS or PhD or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or computer science field.• Experience defining or influencing RAS, reliability, or telemetry features in production or pre-production designs.• Experience engaging directly with customers, ecosystem partners, or industry standards organizations (such as JEDEC).• Demonstrated technical leadership across multiple projects or product generations.• Familiarity with system-level trade-offs related to performance, power, signal integrity, thermals, or cost.
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$208,000.00 - $416,000.00 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.
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.
The DRAM Architecture team is responsible for defining the system-level and silicon-level architectures that enable Micron's memory products. The team works across technology generations and product lines, collaborating with design, product, systems, and ecosystem partners to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance memory solutions aligned with customer and market needs.
This role provides senior-level architectural leadership to help shape Micron's next-generation DRAM products. As a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, you will influence memory architecture decisions across semiconductor chips, assembly methods, component units, and system interfaces, contributing to both near-term product execution and long-term technology direction.
Responsibilities:• Define and evolve DRAM system architectures that address performance, capacity scaling, reliability (RAS), and observability requirements.• Collaborate across functions to evaluate architectural trade-offs spanning DRAM silicon, packaging, modules, boards, and system platforms.• Influence host memory controller and platform architecture through technical engagement with CPU, GPU, and SoC partners.• Contribute to RAS and telemetry feature definition, translating system-level needs into implementable architectural concepts.• Support exploration of emerging memory technologies and assess their impact on future product roadmaps.• Engage with customers, product teams, and business partners to communicate architectural direction and support informed design decisions.• Serve as a technical mentor and steward, supporting architectural consistency and collaboration across teams.
Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.• Extensive professional experience working with DRAM architecture, memory systems, or advanced semiconductor builds.• Demonstrated experience translating system or customer requirements into architectural or silicon-level solutions.• Experience collaborating across multiple technical domains (e.g., silicon, packaging, systems, or platforms).
Preferred Qualifications:• Advanced degree (MS or PhD or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or computer science field.• Experience defining or influencing RAS, reliability, or telemetry features in production or pre-production designs.• Experience engaging directly with customers, ecosystem partners, or industry standards organizations (such as JEDEC).• Demonstrated technical leadership across multiple projects or product generations.• Familiarity with system-level trade-offs related to performance, power, signal integrity, thermals, or cost.
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$208,000.00 - $416,000.00 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.
Top Skills
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Dram Architecture
Electrical Engineering
Memory Systems
Reliability Features
Semiconductor Builds
System-Level Design
Telemetry Features
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