Layout Designer

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in San Jose, California is looking for a Layout Designer to develop multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings of semiconductor devices. Candidates need a strong background in semiconductor layout design with proficiency in EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and Synopsys, along with strong communication and debugging skills.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a globally distributed environment and contribute to innovative projects, ensuring efficient delivery of layouts following design rules and quality standards. Micron also emphasizes equal opportunity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design.
• Ability to contribute to globally distributed design/layout environment.
• Skilled in custom layout, floor-planning, and signal-planning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts for semiconductor devices.
• Verify data integrity and lead major block developments.
• Coordinate logistics and resource allocations to meet deadlines.

Skills

EDA tools proficiency (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre)

Debugging and root-cause analysis

Time management and prioritizing tasks

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of design rules

Physical verification analysis

Education

AS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Req ID: JR103904 Layout Designer

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 Layout Designer, you will develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts. You will provide detailed drawings of semiconductor devices from schematics and related geometry provided by design engineers, verify data integrity, and take the lead in major block developments. You’ll be encouraged to communicate optimally with other functional groups across global sites, e.g. TD, design, verification, and CAD. We’re seeking a self-starter who can learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

What’s Encouraged Daily

• Coordinate and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines and proactively develop methodologies for issue resolution
• Contribute to group management and technical innovation
• Time management skills and prioritizing tasks and deliver quality-controlled results.
• Contribute to projects in a globally distributed design/layout environment
• Contribute to the improvement of layout efficiency through the development of automation and new methodologies; plan, and deliver major blocks and product revisions.

Minimum qualifications

• AS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field plus 5+ years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design
• Deep solid understanding of EDA tools (i.e. Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre)
• Demonstrate a strong ability to debug problems through root‑cause analysis, find effective and efficient solutions, and collaborate with the engineering staff
• Skilled in developing and applying custom layout, floor‑planning, signal‑planning and power‑planning methodologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth understanding of design rules and delivering quality layouts
• Strong physical verification analysis and debugging skills
• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help develop efficient work process

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.

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