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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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
We 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!
In 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.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities outlined below represent key areas of focus for this role and are intended to be illustrative rather than exhaustive.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate proven experience in at least three of the five focus areas outlined below.
Foundry Interface and Technology Alignment
- Act as the primary technical interface between foundry partners and Micron design organizations.
- Drive closure of design-process gaps through collaborative engagement with foundry process teams.
- Influence foundry roadmaps related to TSV, BEOL, reliability, and design enablement.
- Define technology requirements for future HBM and custom memory products.
Circuit Simulation and Analysis
- Perform HSPICE simulations for technology evaluation and design optimization.
- Evaluate compact models, PDK SPICE models, and process corners.
- Conduct pre-layout and post-layout circuit analysis.
- Support BEOL optimization and routing studies through simulation.
- Develop methodologies for evaluating design sensitivity to process variations.
Test-Chip and Silicon Validation
- Plan and implement technology evaluation test chips.
- Define process monitor structures and benchmark vehicles.
- Analyze post-silicon data and correlate results with simulations.
- Collaborate with product engineering and foundry/Fab teams on silicon learning and technology qualification.
PDK and Design Enablement
- Evaluate foundry PDKs and IP collateral.
- Support design teams by providing technology guidelines and best-known methods.
- Drive creation of design recommendations, analog guidelines, and digital PPA evaluation methodologies.
- Collaborate with CAD teams on flow enablement and validation.
AI-Enabled Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
- Identify 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of semiconductor industry experience and solid understanding of advanced semiconductor technology development.
- Strong grasp of advanced CMOS technology nodes, FinFET devices, and process integration.
- Hands-on experience with: HSPICE simulations, device characterization, standard cell benchmarking, PPA analysis, parasitic extraction and physical verification.
- Experience 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with leading foundries such as TSMC, Samsung, Intel Foundry Services, or GlobalFoundries.
- Experience with memory products including DRAM, HBM, or SRAM.
- Knowledge of: TSV technologies, advanced packaging, reliability modeling and aging simulations, advanced BEOL technologies, PDK development and validation.
- Ability to apply AI tools to summarize, analyze, and extract insights from: PDK documentation, Design Rule Manuals (DRMs), reliability reports, foundry collateral, silicon characterization data.
- Experience leading technology pathfinding and node selection activities.
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.
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$150,000.00 - $308,000.00 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 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 hrsupport_na@micron.com 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 Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
Job ID
JR117434
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
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
We 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!
In 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.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities outlined below represent key areas of focus for this role and are intended to be illustrative rather than exhaustive.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate proven experience in at least three of the five focus areas outlined below.
Foundry Interface and Technology Alignment
- Act as the primary technical interface between foundry partners and Micron design organizations.
- Drive closure of design-process gaps through collaborative engagement with foundry process teams.
- Influence foundry roadmaps related to TSV, BEOL, reliability, and design enablement.
- Define technology requirements for future HBM and custom memory products.
Circuit Simulation and Analysis
- Perform HSPICE simulations for technology evaluation and design optimization.
- Evaluate compact models, PDK SPICE models, and process corners.
- Conduct pre-layout and post-layout circuit analysis.
- Support BEOL optimization and routing studies through simulation.
- Develop methodologies for evaluating design sensitivity to process variations.
Test-Chip and Silicon Validation
- Plan and implement technology evaluation test chips.
- Define process monitor structures and benchmark vehicles.
- Analyze post-silicon data and correlate results with simulations.
- Collaborate with product engineering and foundry/Fab teams on silicon learning and technology qualification.
PDK and Design Enablement
- Evaluate foundry PDKs and IP collateral.
- Support design teams by providing technology guidelines and best-known methods.
- Drive creation of design recommendations, analog guidelines, and digital PPA evaluation methodologies.
- Collaborate with CAD teams on flow enablement and validation.
AI-Enabled Productivity and Efficiency Improvement
- Identify 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS, MS, or PhD or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of semiconductor industry experience and solid understanding of advanced semiconductor technology development.
- Strong grasp of advanced CMOS technology nodes, FinFET devices, and process integration.
- Hands-on experience with: HSPICE simulations, device characterization, standard cell benchmarking, PPA analysis, parasitic extraction and physical verification.
- Experience 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with leading foundries such as TSMC, Samsung, Intel Foundry Services, or GlobalFoundries.
- Experience with memory products including DRAM, HBM, or SRAM.
- Knowledge of: TSV technologies, advanced packaging, reliability modeling and aging simulations, advanced BEOL technologies, PDK development and validation.
- Ability to apply AI tools to summarize, analyze, and extract insights from: PDK documentation, Design Rule Manuals (DRMs), reliability reports, foundry collateral, silicon characterization data.
- Experience leading technology pathfinding and node selection activities.
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.
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$150,000.00 - $308,000.00 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 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 hrsupport_na@micron.com 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 Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Design Principal
Frame your portfolio around specialty occupation
Your petition lives or dies on whether USCIS accepts Design Principal as a specialty occupation. Lead your portfolio with projects that demonstrate degree-level design theory, systems thinking, and strategic decision-making rather than execution work alone.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target city before you negotiate an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't survive DOL certification.
Target companies with dedicated design organizations
Enterprises with standalone design functions, not just embedded designers in product teams, are far more likely to have HR and legal infrastructure for H-1B sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for design and creative leadership roles.
Verify each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your role spans multiple offices or studio locations, each worksite requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel early so project assignments don't create unauthorized work situations mid-petition.
Check O*NET before the employer structures your job description
O*NET lists the core tasks and degree expectations for principal-level design roles. Share the O*NET occupation profile with your hiring manager so the job description aligns with documented specialty occupation criteria, reducing the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically between roles
If you're transitioning from another employer, you have a 60-day grace period after your previous H-1B ends. Your new employer must file a cap-exempt transfer petition before that window closes, so get the offer letter and I-129 paperwork moving immediately upon accepting.
H-1B Visa Design Principal: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Design Principal role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Design Principal typically qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in industrial design, graphic design, architecture, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, so your employer's job description must clearly articulate that the position requires theoretical and practical application of design knowledge at a degree level, not just creative experience.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Design Principal roles?
Search Migrate Mate for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in design and creative leadership. LCA disclosure data shows which companies have actually certified positions at the principal or director level, which is more reliable than inferring willingness from job postings. Focus on companies with in-house design organizations rather than agencies, which sponsor less frequently.
What degree background does USCIS expect for a Design Principal petition?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the design discipline the role requires, such as industrial design, interaction design, architecture, or fine arts with a design concentration. A general business or liberal arts degree is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation standard for a principal-level design role without substantial corroborating evidence of field-specific education.
Can my H-1B transfer to a new design employer if I change jobs?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a cap-exempt I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer must certify a fresh LCA for your specific worksite before filing. Your 60-day grace period applies if there's a gap between employers.
How long does H-1B status last for a Design Principal position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for another three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf and specific timelines have been met. Status is tied to the sponsoring employer, not the occupation.