{"id":4108847,"url":"https://alion.io/job/micron-technology-principal-foundry-interface-design-engineer-hbm-2","title":"Principal Foundry Interface Design Engineer, HBM","company":{"id":2840936,"name":"Micron Technology","domain":"micron.cn","url":"https://alion.io/company/micron-cn","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Eightfold","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":46,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-11-12T10:38:37Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Folsom, United States","Richardson, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Synopsys HSPICE","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-10T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-11","last_verified_at":"2026-11-12T16:27:08Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.\nMicron 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.\nJob Description\nWe are the HBM Design Architecture team within Micron’s HBM DRAM Engineering Group. We work at the intersection of design, technology, and manufacturing to deliver next-generation HBM solutions that power AI and ML workloads worldwide. Our team thrives on deep technical collaboration, global partnerships, and solving problems that truly push memory technology forward!\nIn this full-time onsite role, you will provide critical technology support for the design and development of advanced HBM DRAM products. You will serve as a bridge between internal design teams, foundries, and technology development groups, helping translate advanced process capabilities into scalable, high-performance architectures. Your work will directly impact performance, power efficiency, reliability, and long-term HBM roadmap success. This role supports the design and deployment of AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making.\nResponsibilities:\nJob Description\nThe responsibilities outlined below represent key areas of focus for this role and are intended to be illustrative rather than exhaustive.\nCandidates are expected to demonstrate proven experience in at least three of the five focus areas outlined below.\nFoundry Interface and Technology Alignment\nAct as the primary technical interface between foundry partners and Micron design organizations.\nDrive closure of design-process gaps through collaborative engagement with foundry process teams.\nInfluence foundry roadmaps related to TSV, BEOL, reliability, and design enablement.\nDefine technology requirements for future HBM and custom memory products.\nCircuit Simulation and Analysis\nPerform HSPICE simulations for technology evaluation and design optimization.\nEvaluate compact models, PDK SPICE models, and process corners.\nConduct pre-layout and post-layout circuit analysis.\nSupport BEOL optimization and routing studies through simulation.\nDevelop methodologies for evaluating design sensitivity to process variations.\nTest-Chip and Silicon Validation\nPlan and implement technology evaluation test chips.\nDefine process monitor structures and benchmark vehicles.\nAnalyze post-silicon data and correlate results with simulations.\nCollaborate with product engineering and foundry/Fab teams on silicon learning and technology qualification.\nPDK and Design Enablement\nEvaluate foundry PDKs and IP collateral.\nSupport design teams by providing technology guidelines and best-known methods.\nDrive creation of design recommendations, analog guidelines, and digital PPA evaluation methodologies.\nCollaborate with CAD teams on flow enablement and validation.\nAI-Enabled Productivity and Efficiency Improvement\nIdentify and implement AI-enabled workflows, automation opportunities, and knowledge-management practices to improve engineering productivity, decision quality, and execution efficiency across DTCO, foundry interface, PDK evaluation, and design enablement activities.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBS, MS, or PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.\n5+ years of semiconductor industry experience and Solid understanding of advanced semiconductor technology development\nStrong grasp of advanced CMOS technology nodes, FinFET devices, and process integration.\nHands-on experience with: HSPICE simulations, Device characterization, Standard cell benchmarking, PPA analysis, Parasitic extraction and physical verification\nExperience in driving AI-enabled engineering practices and automation to improve the efficiency of DTCO analysis, foundry collateral evaluation, PDK enablement, benchmarking, and collaboration across build teams.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working directly with leading foundries such as TSMC, Samsung, Intel Foundry Services, or GlobalFoundries.\nExperience with memory products including DRAM, HBM, or SRAM.\nKnowledge of: TSV technologies, Advanced packaging, Reliability modeling and aging simulations, Advanced BEOL technologies, PDK development and validation\nAbility to apply AI tools to summarize, analyze, and extract insights from: PDK documentation, Design Rule Manuals (DRMs), Reliability reports, Foundry collateral, Silicon characterization data,\nExperience leading technology pathfinding and node selection activities.\nMicron 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.\nThe US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:\n$150,000.00 - $308,000.00 a yearAdditional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.\nOur 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.\nPlease note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.\nAs 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 onmicron.com/careers/benefits.\nMicron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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