Senior Layout Designer: Lead Innovative Semiconductor Layout

Micron Technology, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 86,100 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Layout Designer in San Jose to develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts for semiconductor devices.

You will provide detailed drawings from schematics, verify data integrity, and lead major block developments while coordinating with TD, design, verification, and CAD teams. The role requires hands-on experience with layout methodologies, strong debugging skills, and the ability to work across a globally distributed organization.

Qualifications

• As or AAS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep working knowledge of EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, and Calibre.
• Ability to debug problems through root-cause analysis and collaborate with engineering staff.
• Experience developing custom layout, floor-planning, signal-planning and power-planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; solid understanding of design rules.
• Experience with physical verification and debugging; willingness to learn Agentic AI.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize logistics and resources to meet deadlines.
• Lead major block developments and contribute to group innovation.
• Time management and deliver quality-controlled results.
• Contribute to distributed design/layout projects across global teams.
• Develop automation ideas to improve layout efficiency and deliver revisions.

Skills

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys

Calibre

Layout design

Root-cause analysis

Cross-group communication

Education

AS/AAS in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Layout Designer in San Jose to develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts for semiconductor devices.

You will provide detailed drawings from schematics, verify data integrity, and lead major block developments while coordinating with TD, design, verification, and CAD teams. The role requires hands-on experience with layout methodologies, strong debugging skills, and the ability to work across a globally distributed organization.