Principal Layout Designer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Hyderabad seeks a Principal Layout Designer with 10+ years of layout experience. You will design and deliver major layout blocks for Core/Pitch and Periphery areas, coordinating with TD, Design, CAD and layout teams to ensure timely, high-quality tape-outs.

You will debug LVS/DRC and layout issues, mentor junior teammates, and contribute to die-size calculations and integration of Array, Digital and Analog blocks in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of layout experience.
• Experience with periphery blocks and core/pitch layout.
• Strong debugging for LVS, DRC and layout issues.
• Experience with NAND product tape-out and die-size calculations.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver major level blocks, including signal and floorplan, to Core/Pitch and Periphery areas.
• Coordinate with TD, Design, CAD and layout teams to meet schedules.
• Execute ECO, LCO and DFM tasks.
• Apply multiple layout techniques for Array, Digital and Analog circuits.
• Collaborate across engineering groups to ensure design quality and feasibility.

Skills

Cadence VXL on periphery blocks

Layout design

Debug LVS/DRC

Core/Pitch fundamentals

Die size calculations

Mentoring juniors

Automation & AI tooling

Tools

Cadence tools (VXL)

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.As a Principal Layout Designer (10+ years of experience in layout)You must have the ability to understand design constraints and implement high-quality layouts.You must be proficient using Cadence VXL on periphery blocks.You must have strong debug and problem-solving skills for LVS, DRC & Layout issues.You must have hands-on experience in creating layout of critical Core/Pitch blocks such as Array, Row decoder & Column Decoder.You must have good understanding of Core/Pitch Layout fundamentals such as BL & WL pitch, and a feasibility acumen for developing WL & BL drivers & pre-drivers.You must have good experience of Chip Level Integration and Die Size calculations.You must have a good understanding of the Design rules and deliver with quality layout.You must deliver major level blocks, including signal and floorplan, to the Core/Pitch and Periphery area.You will work with Design and other engineering groups to apply multiple layout techniques for the design and verification of Array, Digital and Analog circuits.You must execute secondary layout tasks such as ECO, LCO and DFM.You will be responsible for coordinating with TD, Design, CAD and layout teams to deliver on schedule with quality.You must demonstrate a strong ability to debug problems, find effective solutions, and negotiate with the engineering staff. You will be required to meet all engineering and process related criteria needed for an assigned NAND product.You will organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines and proactively develop methodologies for issue resolution.You will be expected to understand various circuit design protocols, different fab processes, mask generation techniques, and tape-out processes and procedures.You should be able to mentor Junior team members.You must drive innovation into the future Memory generations within a dynamic work environment.Multiple Tape out support experience will be an added advantage.You must have a good understanding of automation and leveraging AI tool proficiency to enable your work.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/careersAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact [e-mail] Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.