Layout Engineer, DEG

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

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Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Layout Engineer to shape block-level layouts and guide physical design strategy for DRAM products. You will build layouts in Cadence Virtuoso, ensure DRC/LVS compliance, and support post-layout verification across global teams.

Join a world-leader in memory technologies and contribute to high‑reliability designs, working with cross-site groups to drive layout goals and optimize performance across generations of devices.

Qualifications

• Experience performing physical layout using Cadence Virtuoso or similar tools.
• Familiarity with DRC, LVS, physical verification, and reliability checks.
• Ability to plan, document, and review layout goals with cross-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Build block-level layouts in Cadence Virtuoso including floorplanning, placement, routing, and optimization.
• Apply layout methods and physical constraints such as PDN, pin placement, routing blockages, and hierarchy.
• Ensure DRC, LVS, density, and reliability compliance.
• Support parasitic extraction, post-layout verification, and ECO activities.
• Create partial custom layouts for selected device-level or small analog blocks.

Skills

Cadence Virtuoso

Physical layout

DRC/LVS

Cross-site collaboration

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

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.

Our layout engineering team drives the physical design foundations behind Micron's industry‑leading memory technologies. We work closely across global design, CAD, and verification groups, solving sophisticated challenges and enabling the performance and scalability our products rely on!

We're looking for a Layout Engineer who enjoys hands‑on design work and close collaboration. In this role, you'll shape block‑level layouts, guide physical design strategy, and directly influence the quality and reliability of our DRAM products. Your work will have a meaningful impact across teams and generations of technology.

Responsibilities:

• Build block‑level layouts in Cadence Virtuoso including floorplanning, placement, routing, and optimization
• Apply layout methods and physical constraints such as PDN, pin placement, routing blockages, and hierarchy
• Ensure DRC, LVS, density, and reliability compliance
• Support parasitic extraction, post‑layout verification, and ECO activities
• Create partial custom layouts for selected device‑level or small analog blocks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience performing physical layout using Cadence Virtuoso or similar tools
• Familiarity with DRC, LVS, physical verification, and reliability checks
• Ability to plan, document, and review layout goals with cross‑site teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DRAM, memory circuits, or large hierarchical designs
• Background in parasitic extraction flows and post‑layout optimization
• Hands‑on experience with partial custom layout for devices or small analog circuits
• Strong communication skills supporting global engineering teams

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth.

Micron benefits include:

• Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.
• We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.
• Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.
• Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.
• For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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.

Micron 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.