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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.
As a Principal Design Engineer in the NVE Design Engineering organization at Micron Technology, Inc., you will drive the transformation of NAND circuit development through design automation, agentic circuit-design enablement, and environment transition! You will combine deep analog/core circuit expertise with software, methodology, and infrastructure leadership to accelerate design execution, improve quality and reproducibility, and reduce friction across global teams!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What’s Encouraged Daily:
- Own and evolve the circuit design automation strategy for NAND analog/core development, defining a scalable roadmap for automation, agentic workflows, and design productivity improvements across projects.
- Develop and produce agentic enablement for circuit design, including AI/LLM-assisted flows that support such as environment setup and self-healing configuration, guided simulation and debug, intelligent corner planning and coverage closure, automated schematic/layout checks and review assistance, documentation synthesis and knowledge retrieval from internal sources.
- Create Python-based automation frameworks that integrate with EDA tools to accelerate batch and distributed corner execution, regression orchestration and result triage, waveforms/measurements extraction, QA metrics, and dashboards, automated signoff readiness reporting and audit trails.
- Architect and standardize methodologies for block/subsystem/full-chip verification (analog/mixed-signal), including reproducible run recipes, golden reference management, and regression gating criteria.
- Serve as a technical authority across analog/core teams, solving sophisticated technical problems at the intersection of circuit behavior, modeling, simulation methodology, and automation reliability.
- Define and enforce quality practices for automation work you're doing (testing, CI/CD where applicable, coding standards, version control, release notes), ensuring tools are maintainable, traceable, and safe to deploy broadly.
- Integrate automation with project execution, partnering with circuit designers, firmware, validation, and architecture teams to align tooling with breakthrough needs and deliver measurable cycle-time reduction.
- Develop and curate technical documentation for environments, methodologies, and automation tooling—reducing tribal knowledge and improving onboarding and cross-team consistency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master Degree (PhD preferred) in electrical engineering required. 8+ years of NAND design relevant proven experience required with proficient knowledge of Nand Flash memory read, program and erase algorithms.
- Proficiency in analog/mixed signal circuit design (page buffers, block selectors, Xdecoder, Ydecoder, bias table and waveforms, PDNs, level shifters, charge pumps, op amps, DACs, ADCs, linear regulators, oscillators, bandgaps, IO buffers, RTL, Verilog).
- Proficient fundamentals in semiconductor and device physics and analog/mixed-signal circuit design. An understanding of semiconductor reliability issues including CHC, NBTI, stress, and snapback, as well as Electro-migration (EM) and IR analysis.
- Proficiency in circuit verification and optimization, layout planning, parasitic extractions of the circuits, experience guiding layout.
- Proven proficiency in Python for engineering automation, including development of maintainable scripts, libraries, or frameworks that interface with EDA tools for simulation control, data extraction, regression management, or reporting. Proficient with Cadence design, LVS/DRC tools and UNIX.
- Strong understanding of circuit design verification flows, including block-level, subsystem-level, and full-chip simulations, corner management, PVT/mismatch analysis, and results qualification. Analog and digital simulators such as HSPICE, Fast SPICE, and Verilog.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, spanning circuit behavior, modeling issues, simulation convergence, tooling failures, and automation infrastructure.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$176,000.00 - $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.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
As a Principal Design Engineer in the NVE Design Engineering organization at Micron Technology, Inc., you will drive the transformation of NAND circuit development through design automation, agentic circuit-design enablement, and environment transition! You will combine deep analog/core circuit expertise with software, methodology, and infrastructure leadership to accelerate design execution, improve quality and reproducibility, and reduce friction across global teams!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What’s Encouraged Daily:
- Own and evolve the circuit design automation strategy for NAND analog/core development, defining a scalable roadmap for automation, agentic workflows, and design productivity improvements across projects.
- Develop and produce agentic enablement for circuit design, including AI/LLM-assisted flows that support such as environment setup and self-healing configuration, guided simulation and debug, intelligent corner planning and coverage closure, automated schematic/layout checks and review assistance, documentation synthesis and knowledge retrieval from internal sources.
- Create Python-based automation frameworks that integrate with EDA tools to accelerate batch and distributed corner execution, regression orchestration and result triage, waveforms/measurements extraction, QA metrics, and dashboards, automated signoff readiness reporting and audit trails.
- Architect and standardize methodologies for block/subsystem/full-chip verification (analog/mixed-signal), including reproducible run recipes, golden reference management, and regression gating criteria.
- Serve as a technical authority across analog/core teams, solving sophisticated technical problems at the intersection of circuit behavior, modeling, simulation methodology, and automation reliability.
- Define and enforce quality practices for automation work you're doing (testing, CI/CD where applicable, coding standards, version control, release notes), ensuring tools are maintainable, traceable, and safe to deploy broadly.
- Integrate automation with project execution, partnering with circuit designers, firmware, validation, and architecture teams to align tooling with breakthrough needs and deliver measurable cycle-time reduction.
- Develop and curate technical documentation for environments, methodologies, and automation tooling—reducing tribal knowledge and improving onboarding and cross-team consistency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master Degree (PhD preferred) in electrical engineering required. 8+ years of NAND design relevant proven experience required with proficient knowledge of Nand Flash memory read, program and erase algorithms.
- Proficiency in analog/mixed signal circuit design (page buffers, block selectors, Xdecoder, Ydecoder, bias table and waveforms, PDNs, level shifters, charge pumps, op amps, DACs, ADCs, linear regulators, oscillators, bandgaps, IO buffers, RTL, Verilog).
- Proficient fundamentals in semiconductor and device physics and analog/mixed-signal circuit design. An understanding of semiconductor reliability issues including CHC, NBTI, stress, and snapback, as well as Electro-migration (EM) and IR analysis.
- Proficiency in circuit verification and optimization, layout planning, parasitic extractions of the circuits, experience guiding layout.
- Proven proficiency in Python for engineering automation, including development of maintainable scripts, libraries, or frameworks that interface with EDA tools for simulation control, data extraction, regression management, or reporting. Proficient with Cadence design, LVS/DRC tools and UNIX.
- Strong understanding of circuit design verification flows, including block-level, subsystem-level, and full-chip simulations, corner management, PVT/mismatch analysis, and results qualification. Analog and digital simulators such as HSPICE, Fast SPICE, and Verilog.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, spanning circuit behavior, modeling issues, simulation convergence, tooling failures, and automation infrastructure.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$176,000.00 - $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.
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.
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.
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Verify your credential equivalency early
Singapore's National Institute of Education postgraduate qualifications generally map to U.S. master's-level programs, but your employer's HR team will need documentation confirming equivalency. Request an official academic credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency before your first employer conversation.
Target districts with active H-1B1 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Principal openings by employers who have previously sponsored H-1B1 visa Singapore visas, so you're applying where the hiring team already understands the consular process and LCA filing requirements.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for Principals in that geographic area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-9032 before entering offer negotiations so you're not caught short by LCA compliance requirements.
Confirm the school district can sponsor nonimmigrant workers
Public school districts are public entities and some have internal policies or state procurement rules that complicate employer-sponsored nonimmigrant visas. Ask the district's legal counsel or HR director directly whether they've sponsored H-1B visa1 or H-1B workers before accepting an offer.
Secure state administrator licensure before your interview
Most U.S. states require Principals to hold a state-issued administrator or superintendent certificate. Applying for reciprocity or a provisional license from Singapore credentials takes two to four months, so start the state licensing process before you submit applications.
Prepare your consular packet once the LCA is certified
Unlike H-1B, H-1B1 Singapore is processed directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore after your employer's LCA is certified by DOL. Gather your DS-160, certified LCA, appointment letter, and degree transcripts immediately after certification so you're not delaying your start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore purposes?
Yes. The Principal occupation, classified under SOC code 11-9032, requires a master's degree or higher in educational leadership, school administration, or a directly related field. That degree requirement satisfies the specialty occupation standard under the H-1B1 Singapore visa, provided your employer documents the educational requirement in the Labor Condition Application.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from H-1B for a Principal role?
H-1B1 Singapore has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and a dedicated annual cap of 5,400 visas that has never been exhausted. Your application goes directly to the U.S. Embassy in Singapore after your employer files a certified LCA with DOL. H-1B requires a lottery, USCIS adjudication, and carries a multi-month processing timeline that H-1B1 Singapore avoids entirely.
Which types of U.S. employers typically sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas for Principals?
Private K-12 schools, international schools, charter school networks, and some independent school districts sponsor Principals on H-1B1 Singapore visas. Public districts in certain states face procurement or board approval constraints that slow the process. International schools with existing global hiring pipelines are often most familiar with the consular-based H-1B1 process.
How can I find Principal jobs with H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters Principal openings by employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore and H-1B sponsorship history, so you can focus applications on schools and districts that have actually gone through the LCA and consular process before. That filing history is a strong signal that the employer understands the requirements and won't withdraw the offer once they learn what sponsorship involves.
Can I switch from H-1B1 Singapore to H-1B later if I want a path to a green card?
Yes. H-1B1 Singapore does not support dual intent, meaning you can't pursue a green card while holding it. If your employer wants to sponsor you for permanent residence, you'd need to transition to H-1B status first. Your employer would register you in the next H-1B lottery, and you'd continue in H-1B1 status until selected and approved.
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