Principal Engineer, Memory CAD Engineering

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

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a senior CAD Engineer in Richardson, TX to develop, improve, and support design automation tools across IC design, physical implementation, and verification.

You’ll collaborate with design, process, and software teams to advance productivity and adopt AI-enabled workflows. The role requires 10+ years in semiconductor CAD/EDA, strong Python skills, experience with RTL-to-GDSII flows, and familiarity with major CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor engineering, CAD, EDA, design automation, verification, or related areas.
• Experience with IC design CAD tools, including schematic capture, layout, simulation, and verification.
• Strong programming skills with Python and at least one additional language such as SKILL, C, C++, Perl, Lisp, or Visual Basic.
• Knowledge of CMOS circuit design and implementation, including area, performance, and power tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, evaluation, and enhancement of CAD and EDA tools, flows, and methodologies.
• Drive large-scale technical projects and provide expertise within CAD, design automation, and verification domains.
• Guide AI and machine learning integration across CAD workflows and engineering applications.
• Collaborate with design and process engineering teams to improve design efficiency and tool effectiveness.
• Deliver training, documentation, and technical support for new tools, processes, and methodologies.

Skills

Python

C/C++

SKILL

Perl

Lisp

Visual Basic

Education

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

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Fusion Compiler

Innovus

PrimeTime

Formality

RedHawk-SC

SpyGlass

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. We are driving the future of semiconductor design and innovation through advanced CAD, EDA, and AI-enabled engineering solutions. Our team works on technologies that help accelerate the development of next-generation memory and storage products used around the world. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across engineering disciplines, and shaping the tools that enable breakthrough products, you'll find meaningful work here.

As a CAD Engineer, you will play a key role in developing, improving, and supporting design automation tools and workflows used across integrated circuit design, physical implementation, and verification. You'll work closely with design, process, and software engineering teams to enhance productivity, introduce new technologies, and help drive the adoption of AI and machine learning within engineering workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, evaluation, and enhancement of CAD and EDA tools, flows, and methodologies
• Drive large-scale technical projects and provide expertise within CAD, design automation, and verification domains
• Guide AI and machine learning integration across CAD workflows and engineering applications
• Collaborate with design and process engineering teams to improve design efficiency and tool effectiveness
• Deliver training, documentation, and technical support for new tools, processes, and methodologies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor engineering, CAD, EDA, design automation, verification, or related areas
• Experience with IC design CAD tools, including schematic capture, layout, simulation, and verification
• Strong programming skills with experience in Python and at least one additional language such as SKILL, C, C++, Perl, Lisp, or Visual Basic
• Knowledge of CMOS circuit design and implementation, including area, performance, and power tradeoffs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with AI/ML, large language models, agentic AI, or AI-enabled engineering applications
• Experience with RTL-to-GDSII implementation flows and tools such as Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, Formality, RedHawk-SC, or SpyGlass
• Experience with analog or digital verification flows, parasitic extraction flows, or design database version control systems
• Experience working in Unix environments and developing shell scripts

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.

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To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at [e-mail] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)

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.

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