Principal CAD Engineer Manager

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in San Jose, CA is seeking a Principal CAD Engineer Manager to lead a team of CAD and Design Automation engineers. The role focuses on advancing EDA flows, automation solutions, and engineering productivity across silicon development programs.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in CAD/EDA environments, deep RTL-to-GDS experience, and strong scripting skills in Python, Tcl, Perl or Shell.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in CAD/EDA or Design Automation environments.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor design flows and EDA tool ecosystems.
• Expertise in RTL-to-GDS methodologies and engineering automation.
• Strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Tcl, Perl, Shell, etc.).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and team-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of CAD and Design Automation engineers.
• Drive the strategy and execution of advanced EDA flows and methodologies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Design, Verification, Physical Design, and IT.
• Develop scalable automation solutions that improve design efficiency and quality.
• Influence the future of semiconductor design through technical and organizational leadership.

Skills

Leadership

CAD/EDA

Design Automation

RTL-to-GDS

Python

Tcl

Perl

Shell

Communication

Tools

EDA Tool Suites

Job description

We're Hiring: Principal CAD Engineer Manager | Micron Technology | San Jose, CA

Are you an experienced leader in CAD, EDA, and Design Automation looking to make a significant impact on next‑generation semiconductor innovation? Micron Technology is seeking a Principal CAD Engineer Manager to lead a talented team focused on advancing design methodologies, automation solutions, and engineering productivity across our silicon development programs.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of CAD and Design Automation engineers


• Drive the strategy and execution of advanced EDA flows and methodologies


• Partner with cross-functional teams including Design, Verification, Physical Design, and IT


• Develop scalable automation solutions that improve design efficiency and quality


• Influence the future of semiconductor design through technical and organizational leadership

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in CAD, EDA, or Design Automation environments


• Strong understanding of semiconductor design flows and EDA tool ecosystems


• Expertise in RTL-to-GDS methodologies and engineering automation


• Strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Tcl, Perl, Shell, etc.)


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and team‑building capabilities