SoC Physical Design Senior Manager, HBM

Micron Technology; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 177,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Micron Technology seeks an SoC Physical Design Senior Manager in the Heterogeneous Integration Group to lead a team responsible for implementation from netlist to GDSII of HBM base die designs. You will own blocks or top‑level integration and partner with RTL, verification, DFT, IP, packaging, and manufacturing to achieve best‑in‑class PPA and robust signoff.

The role requires strong experience in advanced node PD, IP integration, and tapeout execution, with a focus on timing closure, power

Qualifications

• Experience in turning netlists into GDSII for advanced nodes (HBM/SoC).
• Strong knowledge of timing, power, and area optimization.
• Proficient with EDA signoff flows and DRC/LVS checks.

Responsibilities

• Build and mentor a team of physical design engineers.
• Plan resources and schedules to meet aggressive product deadlines.
• Drive floorplanning, placement, routing, CTS, and timing closure for multi‑corner scenarios.
• Collaborate with RTL, IP, packaging, and manufacturing teams for robust signoff.
• Lead tapeout readiness, ECO flows, and post‑silicon debug correlations.
• Identify gaps and push automation and AI‑driven workflows.

Skills

SoC physical design

PPA optimization

Clocking/constraints

Power integrity

Physical verification

Hierarchical design

IR/EM analysis

Tapeout experience

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/LLM workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Innovus

Tempus

Synopsys ICC2

PrimeTime

Siemens Calibre

Job description

SoC Physical Design Senior Manager, HBM (Heterogeneous Integration Group)

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 an SoC Physical Design Senior Manager, HBM in the Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG), you will lead a team of physical design and physical verification engineers responsible for implementation of advanced HBM SoC logic/base die designs from netlist to GDSII. You will work closely with RTL design, verification, DFT, IP providers, packaging/assembly, and manufacturing teams to deliver best‑in‑class PPA (performance, power, area) and robust signoff collateral for tapeout. This is a hands‑on role with opportunities to own blocks or top‑level integration across multiple product generations.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a team of physical design engineers delivering HBM base die products.
• Plan project resourcing requirements and timelines.
• Prioritize resources across projects and individual assignments to meet aggressive product delivery schedules.
• Drive physical implementation for SoC blocks and/or top‑level including floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and physical optimization to meet PPA targets.
• Drive timing closure (setup/hold) across multi‑mode/multi‑corner (MMMC) scenarios; partner with RTL, architecture, and STA/signoff to converge designs.
• Collaborate with design and integration teams to ensure clean implementation of clocking/reset strategy, power architecture, and SoC integration requirements.
• Integrate and implement complex IP (e.g., controllers, microcontrollers, NOC, interfaces, MBIST/DFT logic, buffers, PHY‑adjacent logic) with focus on robust physical integration and timing/power integrity.
• Perform and/or coordinate physical signoff including DRC/LVS, IR drop/EM, and timing signoff, addressing violations efficiently.
• Support tapeout execution (checklists, ECO flows, signoff reviews) and contribute to post‑silicon debug by correlating silicon behavior with PD/STA/power analysis.
• Identify flow gaps and improve productivity through scripting/automation and best‑practice methodology development.
• Drive agentic AI development initiatives and develop AI/LLM driven workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in SoC physical design implementation from netlist to GDSII on advanced nodes and complex designs.
• Proficiency with industry EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Innovus/Tempus, Synopsys ICC2/PrimeTime, Siemens Calibre or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of STA fundamentals, clocking, constraints (SDC), and common closure techniques (buffering, path shaping, useful skew, etc.).
• Experience with power intent and power delivery considerations (e.g., UPF/CPF concepts, power grid planning, power gating implications).
• Familiarity with physical verification/signoff concepts: DRC, LVS, ERC, parasitic extraction awareness, and signoff handoff quality.
• Exposure to hierarchical physical design, top‑level assembly, partitioning guidelines, and large‑scale integration methodology.
• Knowledge of IR/EM analysis, noise, coupling/crosstalk considerations, and mitigation strategies.
• Proven tapeout history on advanced foundries (e.g., TSMC) and understanding of full‑cycle SoC development flows.
• Ability to work in a global, cross‑functional environment with strong communication and debugging skills.
• Experience implementing AI flows and using agentic AI and LLMs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HBM / DRAM adjacent SoC designs, or memory‑subsystem‑heavy SoCs.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a related field.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.

Salary & Compensation

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is: $177,000.00 - $309,000.00 a year. 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

• Medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.
• Benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Paid family leave.
• Robust paid time‑off program.
• Paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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