Sr Design Automation Engineer, Simulation

Micron Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a CAD senior engineer specialized in analog and digital simulations to optimize and simulate complex circuits.

You will develop innovative flows to enhance productivity, reduce pre-silicon failures, and collaborate with global design/verification teams to ensure cost, quality, reliability, and timely delivery of state-of-the-art memory products. The role emphasizes leading AI-assisted automation in CAD flows, working with EDA tools, and mentoring junior

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work closely with memory design teams and solve daily challenges with complete solutions.
• Identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions.
• Develop scalable, clean software systems.
• Evaluate and implement new tools to improve current flows.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors to integrate tools in CAD flows.
• Lead agentic flow implementation using AI-assisted workflows and copilot-based assistants.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers.

Skills

Analog circuit simulation flows

Circuit debugging

Python/Perl OO

AI-enabled methodologies

Linux scripting

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Finesim

Primesim

XA

Spectre

VCS

Xcelium

Cadence Virtuoso family

Synopsys custom compiler

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 using AI-assisted and automated workflows, applying copilot-based assistants, agentic AI flows, and rule-aware automation 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 field with 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 deploy AI-enabled methodologies 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.

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

$104,000.00 - $221,000.00 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.

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 .

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