Layout Designer

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 146,025; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of medical, dental and vision plans

Income protection benefits

Robust paid time-off and holidays

Job summary

1000 Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Layout Designer in San Jose, California. In this role, you will be responsible for developing multi-dimensional layouts for semiconductor devices, verifying data integrity, and collaborating with global teams. You will manage logistics and resource allocations while improving layout efficiency through innovative methodologies.

The ideal candidate has an AS degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in semiconductor layout design. Proficiency in EDA tools like Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, and Calibre is essential. Strong communication and debugging skills are also required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design.
• Deep understanding of EDA tools.
• Ability to debug and collaborate with engineering staff.
• Skilled in layout and planning methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics and resource allocations to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to management and technical innovation.
• Manage time effectively to ensure quality results.
• Contribute to globally distributed design/layout projects.
• Improve layout efficiency through automation and methodologies.

Skills

Semiconductor layout design

EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre)

Problem debugging and root-cause analysis

Communication skills

Design rules and quality layouts

Physical verification analysis

Education

AS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys

Calibre

Job description

Layout Designer

As a Layout Designer at Micron Technology, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to deliver quality‑controlled results.
• Contribute to projects in a globally distributed design/layout environment.
• Improve layout efficiency through 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 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 processes.

Salary

The U.S. base salary range Micron estimates for this full‑time position is: $46.00 - $106.00 per hour. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Pay is determined by role, level, location and other factors.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans available in all locations.
• Benefit programs that help protect income if unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• Robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.