New College Grad - Computer Engineer, Engineering Automation

Micron Technology, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Texas seeks a CAD software engineer to advance CAD tools for NAND, DRAM, and HBM memory designs, with production support across design, layout, and verification environments.

You will collaborate with design and process teams, apply AI-driven methods to CAD workflows, and provide training and documentation to end users. A strong background in VLSI CAD, scripting, and Unix/Linux is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals with Python, C, C++, Java, or similar languages.
• Experience in Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Experience in CAD engineering or related field supporting semiconductor design.
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques or data-driven methodologies in CAD contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and debug CAD tools, flows, and methodologies for NAND, DRAM, and HBM memory designs.
• Provide production support for in-house and commercial EDA tools across design, physical layout, and verification environments.
• Deliver training, documentation, and ongoing support to end users for new tools, flows, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with design teams, process teams, vendors, and customers to enable successful and timely design execution.
• Apply CAD software engineering methods and research techniques to support product development and evaluate architectural and hardware limitations.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Java

Unix/Linux scripting

AI/ML techniques

Education

EE/CE degree

Tools

IC design CAD tools

CMOS layout tools

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.

Central Engineering at Micron Technology, Inc. is a rapidly growing organization that delivers critical services and drives innovation across multiple technical domains. Originally established to create economies of scale and improve efficiency for the Technology Products Group, the organization has evolved to deliver industry‑first products, core design process automation, and advanced AI and data science solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and debug CAD tools, flows, and methodologies to improve the efficiency and quality of NAND, DRAM, and HBM memory designs.
• Provide production support for in-house and commercial EDA tools across design, physical layout, and verification environments.
• Deliver training, documentation, and ongoing support to end users for new tools, flows, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with design teams, process teams, vendors, and customers to enable successful and timely design execution.
• Apply CAD software engineering methods and research techniques to support product development and evaluate architectural and hardware limitations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming fundamentals with experience in languages such as SKILL, Python, C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, Perl, or Lisp.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments with proficiency in shell scripting.
• Experience in CAD engineering or a closely related field supporting semiconductor design.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning techniques, or working in environments where AI-enabled tools and data-driven methodologies are leveraged to improve productivity, efficiency, and design robustness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated background in VLSI circuit design.
• Experience using IC design CAD tools for schematic capture, layout, simulation, and verification.
• Direct experience with CMOS implementation, including tradeoffs between area, speed, and power.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled analytics, data science techniques, or machine learning approaches to enhance CAD methodologies and automation.

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

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.

AI alert : Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.