Principal Digital Engineer, Pathfinding
Micron · Folsom, CA
About this role
Micron is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Folsom, CA. The posting calls out experience with Linux. Compensation is listed at $140,000–$298,000 per year.
- Role
- Principal Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Folsom, CA
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
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Job description
from Micron careersOur 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 Digital Engineer in Micron’s Pathfinding Design Team, you will play a key role in crafting next-generation memory technologies. This position involves contributing to the definition and analysis of array architectures, as well as the development of sophisticated digital and semi-custom circuits for memory technologies, including DRAM and emerging memories. You will work on novel concept development, circuit simulation, optimization, and floor planning to enable groundbreaking memory solutions!
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical direction and design reviews for complex RTL and system-level implementations.
- Own and implement high-quality RTL (SystemVerilog) for critical digital blocks.
- Ensure robust clocking, reset, low‑power, and DFT-ready design practices.
- Collaborate closely with physical design teams to ensure timing closure, CDC robustness, and power intent alignment.
- Demonstrated experience working with digital and semi-custom IC build and development for volatile or nonvolatile memory technology
- Experience with modeling and simulation of ICs using Verilog
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field