Principal IO Design Architect, HBM

Company: Micron
Location: Richardson
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

Job 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. The High-Performance Integrated Group (HIG) is a division within the Technology and Products Group (TPG). We are dedicated to developing and optimizing High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) solutions for AI and ML applications! Our ultimate goal is to deliver the lowest power per bit solutions in the industry! We are searching for a Principal HBM IO Architecture Design engineer own the development of the PHY IO on the interface die in HBM products. In this position, you will be responsible for the development including defining design target, developing spec, architecting IO/clocking/datapath, being responsible for design, optimization, and verification. Use of both analog and digital CMOS design skills will be needed to work on the various circuits you would be responsible for. You will be part of a highly multi-functional team of technical domain experts collaborating closely with a distributed team of Design Engineering, Product Engineering, Process Development, Package Engineering & Business Units to implement a common goal of ensuring our future HBM roadmap is successful. Responsibilities: - IO and datapath design architect for HBM products - Design low-power high-speed Tx, Rx, clock tree - Analyze timing jitter and variation to improve speed and optimize design - Contribute to cross group communication to work towards standardization and group success - Proactively solicit guidance from Standards, CAD, modeling, and verification groups to ensure the design quality - Drive innovation into the future Memory generation with multifaceted work environment Qualifications - Prior industrial experience in high?speed clocking design at 16Gbps. - Strong IO circuit design background with both analog and digital design/simulation expertise. - Solid understanding of IO design principles, including tradeoffs across speed, area, power, and complexity. - Experience in circuit verification and optimization, including layout verification and parasitic extraction. - Familiarity with one or more off?chip protocols such as UCIe, HBM, DDR, PCIe, or MIPI. - Good understanding of FinFET device characteristics with hands?on circuit design experience. Preferred Qualifications - Strong problem?solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly. - Knowledge of device physics, CMOS process fundamentals, and prior circuit debug experience (e.g., Product Engineering). - Experience in D2D design, IP?level verification, and RTL debugging. 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. 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