Senior IC Layout Designer: Lead Major Blocks & Automation

Micron Technology; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Richardson, TX seeks a Staff Layout Designer to develop multi-dimensional layouts for semiconductor devices from schematics and geometry provided by design engineers. You will verify data integrity, lead major block developments, and communicate across global groups including TD, design, verification, and CAD.

The role emphasizes leadership, rapid learning, and mentoring juniors, with responsibilities spanning resource planning, automation, and layout efficiency improvements

Qualifications

• AS or Bachelor's in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field plus 10 years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design.
• Deep working knowledge of EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre).
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis abilities; collaborates with engineering staff.
• Skilled in custom layout, floor-planning, signal-planning and power-planning methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to group management and technical innovation.
• Assign resources, schedule tasks, and deliver quality-controlled results.
• Contribute to projects in a globally distributed design/layout environment.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Improve layout efficiency through automation and new methodologies; lead major blocks and product revisions.

Skills

EDA tools Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys

Calibre

Layout design

Floorplanning

Signal planning

Power planning

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

10+ years semiconductor layout experience

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys

Calibre

Job description

Micron Technology in Richardson, TX seeks a Staff Layout Designer to develop multi-dimensional layouts for semiconductor devices from schematics and geometry provided by design engineers. You will verify data integrity, lead major block developments, and communicate across global groups including TD, design, verification, and CAD.

The role emphasizes leadership, rapid learning, and mentoring juniors, with responsibilities spanning resource planning, automation, and layout efficiency improvements