Senior ASIC Analog Design Engineer - AI-Driven Flows & PHY

Micron Technology, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an ASIC Analog Design Engineer to contribute to high-speed PHY design in deep sub-micron nodes and AI-enabled automation. The role emphasizes collaboration across front-end and back-end flows and strong AMS expertise.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industry-standard tools (Cadence, Spectre, verification) and a passion for innovative circuit architectures and design tradeoffs. Minnesota-based position with competitive base pay.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of ASIC analog design experience.
• Understanding of basic generative AI principles and interest in utilizing AI-Enabled automation to maximize design efficiency.
• Strong understanding of industry-standard tools and flows, including Cadence ADE, Spectre, front and back-end verification, Pegasus, Quantus, Field-solvers (EMX, Helic), EM/IR, LVS/ERC/DRC, PERC, Pathfinder, Fill, and advanced PDKs.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of analog and mixed-signal (AMS) design, advanced CMOS, and FinFET technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Understanding of mismatch analysis, Monte Carlo methods and simulations, transistor-level circuit noise analysis, device physics, and deep sub-micron issues.
• Curiosity and a willingness to contribute, learn, and grow.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a highly skilled, high-speed PHY design team working on deep sub-micron technology nodes.
• Flex between environment maintenance, flow development, and traditional schematic/layout designer roles as required by group needs.
• Support enhancements and resolve bugs in the analog environment for both front-end and back-end tools and flows.
• Maintain knowledge graph, graphRAG, or other information sources to improve effectiveness of AI agents.
• Explore new ways of working to improve efficiency and quality of designs.
• Propose circuit architectures, refine electrical specifications, draw schematics, verify designs through simulation, and present designs to the design team.
• Present complex engineering ideas to the design team and customers, explaining design choices and tradeoffs.
• Explore the design space and provide feedback on design tradeoffs, alternative circuit architectures, and specification and requirement tradeoffs.

Skills

ASIC analog design

Generative AI basics

Communication skills

AMS design

CMOS/FinFET

Deep sub-micron tech

Schematic/layout understanding

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Cadence ADE

Spectre

Front-end verification

Back-end verification

Pegasus

Quantus

EM/IR

LVS/ERC/DRC

PDKs

Pathfinder

Fill

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an ASIC Analog Design Engineer to contribute to high-speed PHY design in deep sub-micron nodes and AI-enabled automation. The role emphasizes collaboration across front-end and back-end flows and strong AMS expertise.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industry-standard tools (Cadence, Spectre, verification) and a passion for innovative circuit architectures and design tradeoffs. Minnesota-based position with competitive base pay.