Lead CAD Engineer – AI-Driven EDA & IC Design

micron; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a CAD Engineer to lead complex CAD/EDA tool development and support across IC design flows. The role combines software development, AI-driven innovation, and technical leadership to improve productivity and design quality.

The candidate will collaborate with design, process, and CAD teams to optimize semiconductor development methodologies and deliver high-quality tools and flows for scalable chip design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting semiconductor design flows, EDA tools, and CAD methodologies.
• Experience with IC design CAD tools, including schematic, layout, simulation, and verification environments.
• Strong programming fundamentals with languages such as Python, C, C++, Perl, Lisp, SKILL, or Visual Basic.
• Knowledge of VLSI design concepts and CMOS circuit design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex CAD and EDA tool development, enhancement, and support projects.
• Drive AI and machine learning adoption within CAD workflows and engineering processes.
• Develop, debug, and improve design, layout, simulation, and verification tools and flows.
• Partner with design and process engineering teams to optimize semiconductor development methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and documentation for new tools and capabilities.

Skills

Python

C++

UNIX

Strong programming fundamentals

VLSI design concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD in a related field

Tools

Fusion Compiler

Innovus

PrimeTime

Formal verification tools

Job description

Micron Technology is seeking a CAD Engineer to lead complex CAD/EDA tool development and support across IC design flows. The role combines software development, AI-driven innovation, and technical leadership to improve productivity and design quality.

The candidate will collaborate with design, process, and CAD teams to optimize semiconductor development methodologies and deliver high-quality tools and flows for scalable chip design.