Senior Semiconductor Layout Designer – Lead Major Blocks

Micron Technology, Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc in Richardson, TX seeks a Staff Layout Designer - Pathfinding to develop multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings from schematics. You will verify data integrity and lead major block developments, communicating with TD, design, verification, and CAD teams across sites.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in semiconductor layout, strong EDA tool experience, and expertise in layout methodologies, verification, and problem-solving.

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)
• Demonstrate root-cause analysis, effective problem solving and collaboration with 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

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
• Assign resources, schedule tasks, provide direction, and deliver quality-controlled results
• Contribute to projects in a globally distributed design/layout environment
• Effectively mentor junior team members
• Contribute to layout efficiency through automation and new methodologies; Lead major blocks and product revisions

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Layout design proficiency

Root-cause analysis

Debugging and problem solving

Education

AS or Bachelor’s in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

BS degree in a related field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys

Calibre

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc in Richardson, TX seeks a Staff Layout Designer - Pathfinding to develop multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings from schematics. You will verify data integrity and lead major block developments, communicating with TD, design, verification, and CAD teams across sites.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in semiconductor layout, strong EDA tool experience, and expertise in layout methodologies, verification, and problem-solving.