Micron

Intern - Design Engineer

San Jose, CA Full time

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 Design Engineer Intern at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be responsible for designing and analyzing digital and analog circuits used in the development of memory products. We are engaged in developing groundbreaking silicon-to-systems solutions – right from technology development and advanced memory designs to product development, systems design and validation resulting in world class memory solutions. 


In this position, you will collaborate with Micron’s various design and verification teams all over the world and support the efforts of groups such as Product Engineering, Test, Probe, Process Integration, Assembly and Marketing to proactively design products that optimize all manufacturing functions and assure the best cost, quality, reliability, time-to-market, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Contributing to the development of new product opportunities by assisting with the overall design, layout, and optimization of Memory/Logic/Analog circuits

  • Parasitic modeling and assisting in design validation, reticle experiments and required tape-out revisions

  • Overseeing and managing the layout process including floor-planning, placement, and routing

  • Performing verification processes with modeling and simulation using industry standard simulators

  • Contributing to cross group communication to work towards standardization and group success

  • Working with Marketing, Probe, Assembly, Test, Process Integration, and Product Engineering groups to ensure accurate manufacturability of product

  • Proactively solicit guidance from Standards, CAD, modeling, and verification groups to improve the design quality

  • Driving innovation into the future Memory generations within a dynamic work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field. Cannot graduate prior to September 2026.

  • Strong grasp of digital design basics, including:

    • Combinational/sequential logic, FSMs

    • Timing concepts such as setup/hold, clocking, reset strategies

  • Coursework and/or hands-on experience with RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog.

  • Familiarity with simulation and debug using at least one industry or academic tool flow (e.g., ModelSim/Questa, Xcelium, VCS, Verilator, etc.).

  • Proficient with Linux/Unix environments and basic scripting (Python, Tcl, Bash, or similar) for automation or log analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience from coursework or projects in ASIC digital design micro-architecture (pipelines, FSMs, throughput/latency tradeoffs)

  • Understanding of modern verification methods (SystemVerilog/UVM, assertions, coverage, regressions)

  • Knowledge of RTL synthesis and STA (timing reports, SDC basics)

  • Comfortable using AI or AI-assisted tools to automate EDA flows, including scripting, report parsing, and tracking with proper validation.

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

$46.51 - $55.82 an hour

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.

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