Layout Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in San Jose, California is seeking a Layout Designer to develop and prepare layouts for semiconductor devices. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams and demands expertise in EDA tools and layout methodologies.

The position offers a competitive hourly salary of $46.00 - $106.00, along with benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time-off, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design.
• Deep understanding of EDA tools and design rules.
• Strong ability to debug problems and collaborate with engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts for semiconductor devices.
• Coordinate logistics and prioritize resource allocations.
• Contribute to group management and technical innovation.

Skills

EDA tools

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Layout design methodologies

Education

AS in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys

Calibre

Job description

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 processes

Compensation

US base salary range: $46.00 - $106.00 an hour. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Benefits

Micron offers a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations, as well as protection against income loss if unable to work due to illness or injury, paid family leave, a robust paid time‑off program, and paid holidays.

EEO 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.