Senior Layout Designer

Micron; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Equity

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a Senior Layout Designer to develop multi-dimensional layouts from schematics and geometry, and to verify data integrity. You will lead major block developments and coordinate with TD, design, verification, and CAD across global sites.

You will contribute to automation and new methodologies to improve layout efficiency, while learning quickly to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• AAS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 10 years of direct semiconductor layout design experience.
• Deep working knowledge of EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre).
• Strong root-cause analysis and collaboration with engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize logistics and resources to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to group management and technical innovation.
• Time management and delivery of quality layouts.

Skills

Layout design

EDA tools

Root-cause analysis

Layout methodologies

Communication skills

Design rules

Physical verification

Agentic AI

Education

AAS in Electronics or related field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys

Calibre

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.

As a Senior Layout Designer, you will develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts. You will provide detailed drawings of semiconductor devices from schematics and related geometry provided by design engineers, verify data integrity, and take the lead in major block developments. You'll be expected to communicate effectively with other functional groups across global sites, e.g. TD, design, verification, and CAD. We're seeking a self-starter who can learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines and proactively develop methodologies for issue resolution
• Contribute to group management and technical innovation
• Time management skills and prioritizing tasks and deliver quality-controlled results.
• Contribute to projects in a globally distributed design/layout environment
• Contribute to the improvement of layout efficiency through the development of automation and new methodologies; plan, and deliver major blocks and product revisions.

Minimum qualifications:

• As or AAS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field plus 10 years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design
• Deep working knowledge of EDA tools (i.e. Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre)
• Demonstrate a strong ability to debug problems through root-cause analysis, find effective and efficient solutions, and collaborate with the engineering staff
• Skilled in developing and applying custom layout, floor‑planning, signal-planning and power‑planning methodologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth understanding of design rules and delivering quality layouts
• Strong physical verification analysis and debugging skills
• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help develop efficient workflow.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

$62.50 - $120.00 an hour

• Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits:

• 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.

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