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Principal Engineer, High‑Speed RTL Design

Micron · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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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. Key Responsibilities  High‑Speed RTL Design & Implementation  Design and implement timing‑critical RTL blocks, including:   Control and sequencing FSMs  Power‑up, shutdown, and mode‑transition logic  Register banks and configuration logic  Telemetry and monitoring datapath  Develop RTL with attention to latency, deterministic behavior, race‑free logic, and metastability avoidance.     Nanometer‑Process‑Aware RTL Coding  Write RTL that is robust to:   Tight setup and hold margins  Clock skew and uncertainty  Multi‑cycle and false‑path constraints  Process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) variation  Ensure RTL is clean for synthesis, static timing analysis, and ECO cycles in sophisticated technology nodes.  Clocking, Reset & Power‑Aware Logic  Implement and review clock‑domain crossings (CDC) using proven synchronization techniques.  Design reset and initialization logic to ensure predictable system startup and recovery.  Support power‑aware and mode‑dependent behavior as the need arises by system operation.  Integration & Debug  Integrate RTL blocks into larger subsystems or top‑level designs, resolving:   Port‑list mismatches  Clock and reset dependencies  Mode interaction issues  Debug RTL and integration issues using simulation waveforms and tool feedback.  Verification & Timing Closure Support  Work closely with verification engineers to:   Clarify design intent and corner cases  Fix RTL issues uncovered during verification  Address timing issues identified during synthesis or place‑and‑route by refining logic, simplifying control paths, or adding limited pipelining under guidance.  Design Reviews & Documentation  Participate actively in RTL and design reviews, incorporating feedback from senior engineers.  Maintain clear documentation describing block functionality, assumptions, and known limitations.    Required Technical Skills  RTL & Digital Design  Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog / Verilog RTL    Experience with:   FSM design and implementation Reset synchronization  Clock‑domain crossing concepts  Solid understanding of timing‑critical control logic.  High‑Speed & System Awareness  Solid understanding of:   Setup/hold timing fundamentals  Critical‑path sensitivity  Multi‑mode and settings‑based behavior   Exposure to mixed‑signal interaction (digital logic controlling or responding to analog behavior).  Flow Awareness  Familiarity with: RTL lint and CDC checks  Synthesis and basic STA reports  DFT‑friendly RTL practices  UPF and LEC  Ability to debug issues exposed during RTL sign‑off or late integration stages.    Good‑to‑Have or equivalent experience   Experience with PMICs, mixed‑signal SoCs, or companion ICs Exposure to industry-standard specifications   Basic scripting skills (Python / Tcl) for automation  Experience working across RTL–DV–PD handshakes  Apply AI-enabled engineering tools   Behavioral Expectations  Works independently on assigned RTL modules or subsystems  Raises risks early with analysis and proposed solutions  Demonstrates growing ownership of RTL quality and delivery  Learns from reviews and feedback to deepen high‑speed design expertise  Effective and compliant use of Micron‑approved AI tools to augment verification activities, improve execution efficiency, and support continuous improvement.   About Micron Technology, Inc. We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience. To learn more, please visit micron.com/careers All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 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