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Principal Engineer, ASIC Design

Micron


Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 198000 - 336000
Posted: 23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

We are building the next generation of solidstate drive controllers at Micron where cuttingedge ASIC design meets highperformance storage innovation. Our team works across the full silicon lifecycle partnering closely with verification physical design and system teams to bring complex designs to life. If you enjoy solving deep technical challenges and collaborating with experts across disciplines this is an exciting place to make an impact!

In this role you will play a key part in delivering advanced ASIC designs from concept through production silicon. You will define microarchitectures develop RTL and ensure designs meet performance timing and quality goals. This position offers strong ownership collaboration and the opportunity to leverage modern AIassisted tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Design implement and debug complex RTL logic and integrate IP into larger subsystems
  • Support front-end design flow including lint CDC synthesis and ECO activities
  • Collaborate with SOC design verification STA and physical design teams to deliver high-quality silicon
  • Develop automation scripts to improve design efficiency and productivity
  • Use AI-assisted tools to enhance debugging documentation and code quality

Minimum Qualifications:

  • MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with 10 years of ASIC design experience
  • Strong expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL and/or testbench development
  • Deep understanding of digital ASIC design methodologies and full design flow
  • Experience with industry-standard tools such as Design Compiler PrimeTime or similar
  • Proven experience working on large-scale complex design projects

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with AMBA AXI/AHB interconnect protocols
  • Familiarity with storage or memory protocols such as NVMe SCSI CXL or DDR
  • Experience with verification and CAD tools such as ncsim or Formality
  • Proficiency in Python or other programming languages for design automation
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and applying AI-enabled features in EDA tools for productivity improvements

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$198000.00 - $336000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits bonuses and equity.
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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 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.

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