HBM SoC Physical Design Engineer

Micron Technology, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Richardson, TX, is seeking a hands-on SoC Physical Design Engineer in the Heterogeneous Integration Group. You will own block/top-level implementation, drive timing closure, and integrate complex IP to meet strict PPA targets.

Collaboration across RTL, architecture, DFT, packaging, and manufacturing is essential. You will optimize flows, prototype AI-assisted methods, and contribute to tape-out readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in SoC physical design from netlist to GDSII on advanced nodes.
• Strong understanding of STA fundamentals and timing constraints.
• Experience with UPF/CPF power intent concepts and power delivery.
• Familiarity with DRC/LVS and signoff workflows.
• Mentorability and ability to guide junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own physical implementation for SoC blocks/top-level; floor-planning, placement, CTS, routing.
• Drive timing closure across MMMC scenarios with cross-team collaboration.
• Integrate complex IP and ensure robust physical integration and timing/power integrity.
• Coordinate signoff and DFT considerations; ensure manufacturability.
• Support tape-out and post-silicon debug; identify flow gaps and automate tasks.

Skills

SoC physical design

Timing closure

Power integrity

Clocking/SDC constraints

Scripting/automation

RTL/IP integration coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Cadence Innovus

Cadence Tempus

Synopsys ICC2

Synopsys PrimeTime

Siemens Calibre

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 SoC Physical Design Engineer in the Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG), you will drive the implementation of advanced HBM SoC logic/base die designs from netlist to GDSII. You will work closely with RTL design, verification, DFT, IP providers, packaging/assembly, and manufacturing teams to deliver best‑in‑class PPA (performance, power, area) and robust signoff collateral for tape-out. This is a hands‑on role with opportunities to own blocks or top‑level integration across multiple product generations. You will also work on efforts to enable and integrate AI-driven tools and AI-enabled workflows into the team's methodologies.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn physical implementation for SoC blocks and/or top-level, including floor-planning, placement, CTS, routing, and physical optimization to meet PPA targets.Drive timing closure (setup/hold) across multi-mode/multi-corner (MMMC) scenarios; partner with RTL, architecture, and STA/signoff to converge designs.Integrate and implement complex IP (e.g., controllers, microcontrollers, NOC, interfaces, MBIST/DFT logic, buffers, PHY‑adjacent logic) with focus on robust physical integration and timing/power integrity.Perform and/or coordinate physical signoff, including DRC/LVS, IR drop/EM, and timing signoff, addressing violations efficiently.Partner with DFT teams to ensure scan/MBIST requirements are physically realizable and do not compromise PPA or schedule.Work with packaging, assembly, test, probe, and manufacturing collaborators to ensure builds meet manufacturability and quality requirements.Support tape-out execution (checklists, ECO flows, signoff reviews) and contribute to post-silicon debug by correlating silicon behavior with PD/STA/power analysis.Identify flow gaps and improve productivity through scripting/automation and best-practice methodology development.Required QualificationsStrong experience in SoC physical design implementation from netlist to GDSII on advanced nodes and complex designs.Proficiency with industry EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Innovus/Tempus, Synopsys ICC2/PrimeTime, Siemens Calibre or equivalent).Solid understanding of STA fundamentals, clocking, constraints (SDC), and common closure techniques (buffering, path shaping, useful skew, etc.).Experience with power intent and power delivery considerations (e.g., UPF/CPF concepts, power grid planning, power gating implications).Familiarity with physical verification/signoff concepts: DRC, LVS, ERC, parasitic extraction awareness, and signoff handoff quality.Preferred QualificationsExperience with HBM / DRAM adjacent SoC designs, or memory-subsystem-heavy SoCs.Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field.Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers early in their careers.Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help develop efficient workflow.The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:$103,000.00 - $210,000.00 a yearAdditional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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