MTS Design Architect-Custom Layout, HBM

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is hiring an HBM Design Architect‑Custom Layout Lead in Richardson, TX.

You will lead end‑to‑end layout for analog, mixed‑signal and digital blocks, driving floorplanning, placement and routing for next‑gen HBM products. You will collaborate with architecture, circuit build and layout teams to push density, performance and power efficiency, enabling AI‑enabled solutions and robust parasitic control.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of memory-related custom layout design experience.
• Expertise with Cadence VLE/VXL and Mentor Calibre DRC/LVS.
• Strong analog layout fundamentals: matching, EM, IR‑drop, crosstalk.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end layout execution for HBM blocks and full‑chip integration.
• Own full‑chip technical decisions for analog, digital, memory and ESD.
• Collaborate with architects and circuit teams on floorplanning and routing.

Skills

Cadence VLE/VXL

Analog layout

Parasitic-aware design

AI for layout

Collaboration

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Calibre DRC/LVS

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.

As an HBM Design Architect‑Custom Layout Lead, you will support the development of advanced analog, mixed‑signal, and digital circuits as well as full‑chip integration for next‑generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) products. This role focuses on physical design and layout, including creating optimized floorplans, driving circuit placement and routing strategies, and delivering high‑quality block‑level layouts using advanced process nodes.

You will collaborate closely with architecture, circuit build, and layout teams to enable groundbreaking DRAM solutions that push performance, power efficiency, and density for developing HBM technologies. This role supports the design and deployment of AI‑enabled solutions that improve efficiency and decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end layout execution of analog, mixed‑signal, custom digital blocks and overall chip integration for HBM products.
• Own full‑chip technical decisions covering analog, digital, memory, ESD, EM/IR and ensure effective performance, power, and area (PPA).
• Hands‑on experience in layout develop of critical Memory /Analog and mixed‑signal blocks such as: Array Layout, Decoder, Control logic, IOs, PLLs, ADCs, DACs, LDOs, Bandgaps, Reference Generators, Charge Pumps, Current Mirrors, Comparators, and Differential Amplifiers.
• Collaborate with HBM architects and circuit designers on floorplanning, placement, routing, and integration strategies.
• Support integration of Memory, Logic, and Analog circuits for new HBM product architectures.
• Provide design‑focused insights to improve circuit robustness, performance, and reliability.
• Participate in reviews and fixing issues across physical build, parasitic extraction, and full‑chip integration.

Qualifications

• MS degree with 8+ years of memory‑related custom layout design experience, or BS degree with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise with Cadence VLE/VXL and Mentor Graphics Calibre DRC/LVS.
• Strong understanding of analog layout fundamentals including matching, EM, latch‑up, coupling, IR‑drop, crosstalk, and parasitic impacts.
• Hands‑on experience developing analog and mixed‑signal layouts (e.g., sense amplifiers, LDOs, PLLs).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Experience of leveraging AI to accelerate layout development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on DRAM custom layout.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to design, architecture, and verification teams.
• Motivated contributor who excels in team‑based, fast‑paced engineering environments.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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