Principal Signal Integrity Engineer, Pathfinding at Micron Technology

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

314000.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Signal Integrity, Circuit Design, Chip Design, Packaging R&D, System Integration, Electromagnetic Theory, Transmission Line Theory, Simulation Tools, Electromagnetic Field Solvers, Measurement Methods, AI Application, Communication, Collaboration, Proactive Problem Solving, Visionary Thinking

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

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. Principal Signal Integrity Engineer - Interface Pathfinding Micron's Interface Pathfinding team serves as a bridge between corporate strategy and the engineering teams through forward-looking investigation and development of energy-efficient bandwidth solutions in support of sustained technology leadership. As such, all members of the team are expected to proactively identify and evaluate opportunities for, and drive, performance scaling through innovative circuit, signaling, packaging and interconnect solutions with a 3-5 year outlook, and to develop a robust intellectual property portfolio around the same. These objectives are realized through an environment of diligent, continuous learning. The candidate will be expected to support Micron's performance scaling strategies through: Generating and / or validating interconnect models employed by the team Evaluating forward-looking substrate technologies and providing strategic direction Providing signal integrity analysis during feasibility studies and I/O + channel co-optimization, and driving such activities when they are handled by a supporting organization Driving progressive design rules to enable package and system performance Helping establish forward-looking link budgeting and robust sim-to-silicon correlation methods The candidate will be expected to engage across multiple disciplines and organizations including Signal Integrity, Circuit and Chip Design, Packaging R&D and System Integration. Qualifications Successful candidates for this position will have: PhD w/10 years of industry experience or MSEE w/15 years of industry experience Extensive experience applying electromagnetic / transmission line theory to signal / power integrity analysis of differential and single-ended interface technologies Extensive experience with time and frequency domain simulation tools (ADS, HSPICE, SPECTRE, etc.) Deep understanding of, and experience driving, electromagnetic field solvers (Q3D, SIWAVE, HFSS) Working knowledge of measurement methods and tools (Oscilloscopes, TDR, VNA, etc.) Basic understanding of memory I/O design Willing to learn and apply AI to streamline modeling and simulation methodologies a plus Successful candidates for this position will be: Pro-active - Candidate will be expected to identify gaps and opportunities and address them with minimal supervision. Visionary - Candidate will be expected to think “outside-the-box” and yet offer innovative solutions within a set of practical constraints. Communicator - Candidate should be able to clearly convey necessary details of complex issues and corresponding solutions in both written and verbal formats. Collaborator - Candidate should be able to work synergistically within the larger pathfinding team. The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $116,000.00 - $314,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target 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. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity. 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 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.

Responsibilities

The candidate will support Micron's performance scaling strategies by generating and validating interconnect models, evaluating substrate technologies, and providing signal integrity analysis. They will also drive design rules and establish link budgeting methods.