Sr Design Automation Engineer, Simulation

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is a world leader in memory and storage solutions, seeking a CAD senior engineer to optimize analog/digital simulations and lead AI-assisted flow automation. You will collaborate across global design/verification teams to improve pre-silicon reliability and throughput.

The role requires a strong background in circuit simulation, experience with major EDA tools, and a passion for scalable software development that enhances productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering with 5+ years industry experience.
• Experience in analog circuit simulation flows and debugging.
• Hands-on with major circuit simulators (Cadence, Synopsys, etc.).
• Experience with Linux, scripting, and EDA tool integration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with memory design teams to solve daily challenges.
• Identify improvement areas and develop innovative solutions.
• Develop scalable, clean software systems for CAD flows.
• Evaluate and implement new tools to improve flows.
• Work with EDA vendors to integrate tools in CAD flows.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers.

Skills

Analog circuit simulations

Circuit simulation debugging

Python/Perl programming

Linux scripting

AI-enabled methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys Custom Compiler

Finesim/PrimeSim/XA

Spectre/Xcelium

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.

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.

In this position, you will be joining a brilliant team to collaborate with Micron’s various design and verification teams all over the world, support the efforts of design verification flow development, optimization, and implementation and work with cross-functional team to assure the best cost, quality, reliability, time-to-market, and customer satisfaction

We are seeking a talented CAD senior engineer specialized in analog and digital simulations to join our high-achieving engineering team. As a CAD senior engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing and simulating complex analog and digital circuits, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art products that shape our industry. You will get a chance to develop the industry’s first and unique flows to enhance productivity and reduce pre-silicon failures.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with memory design teams and solve their daily challenges and provide complete solutions for the future.
• Proactively identify problem areas for improvement, propose, and develop innovative solutions.
• Develop highly scalable, and clean software systems.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve the current software flows.
• Work with EDA vendors to evaluate and integrate EDA tools in CAD flows.
• Lead agentic flow implementation usingAI‑assistedand automated workflows, applyingcopilot‑basedassistants, agentic AI flows, andrule‑awareautomation to circuit simulation & verification.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical fieldwith 5+ years industry experience.
• Experience in analog circuit simulation flows.
• Expert in circuit simulation debugging with required knowledge of leading-edge circuit design and simulation methodologies.
• Hands on experience with one of the circuit simulators (Finesim/Primesim/XA/Spectre/VCS/Xcelium etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Cadence custom IC Virtuoso platform, Virtuoso-L, and Virtuoso-XL, schematic capture, or Synopsys custom compiler or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Develop and deployAI‑enabledmethodologies for circuit simulation flows
• Hands on with Python/Perl Object Oriented Programming.
• Good understanding of CMOS concepts and electronic fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Linux, LSF, shell scripting, TCL scripting, SKILL(Cadence) language.
• Knowledge of parasitic extraction tools like StarRC/Quantus will be an added advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex circuit issues effectively.
• Proficiency in working effectively with global teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in EM/IR & STA (Static Timing Analysis) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in AI/ML will be an added advantage.
  

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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.

To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers

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