Sr Design Enablement, CAD

Micron Technology, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Equity

Bonuses

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a CAD Engineer to develop and support CAD software, EDA tools, and flows for CMOS design and verification.

You will debug and optimize in‑house and commercial solutions in production, and develop P-cells and automation to enable efficient tapeout. Collaborate with design, PI, and process teams, document processes, and train end users while applying Linux environments, shell scripting, and version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years in CAD, VLSI, or a related semiconductor engineering role.
• Experience programming in SKILL/Skill++ (Cadence), Python, and/or Perl.
• Experience with PDK development and Cadence EDA tools/flows.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, databases, and version control.
• Effective communication in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support CAD software, EDA tools, flows, and methodologies for CMOS design and verification.
• Debug, evaluate, and support in-house and commercial EDA solutions in a production environment.
• Develop P-cells, scripts, and automation for physical design, verification, optimization, and tapeout.
• Collaborate with design, PI, and process teams to solve workflow and tool challenges and implement scalable layout methodologies.
• Document processes and provide training and support for end users.

Skills

CAD

VLSI

Python

Perl

Skill++ Cadence

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Version control

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Related field

Tools

Cadence EDA tools

PDK development

Job description

Vision

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

About Micron Technology

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.

EDA and Design Enablement team

Our EDA and Design Enablement team sits at the heart of Micron’s memory development. We build and support the tools and flows that enable world‑class CMOS design at scale. We work closely with design, layout, and process teams, and we thrive on solving hard technical problems that directly impact product success.

Role Overview

As a CAD Engineer, you will play a critical role in keeping our design ecosystem running efficiently and reliably. You’ll develop, improve, and support both in‑house and commercial EDA tools while partnering closely with engineers across the design flow. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys debugging, innovating, and enabling others to do their best work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support CAD software, EDA tools, flows, and methodologies for CMOS design and verification
• Debug, evaluate, and support in‑house and commercial EDA solutions in a production environment
• Develop P‑cells, scripts, and automation for physical design, verification, optimization, and tapeout
• Collaborate closely with design, PI, and process teams to solve workflow and tool challenges, and to implement scalable layout methodologies aligned with PDK requirements
• Document processes and provide training and support for end users

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in CAD, VLSI, or a related semiconductor engineering role
• Experience programming in SKILL/Skill++ (Cadence), Python, and/or Perl
• Experience with PDK development and/or validation and familiarity with Cadence EDA tools and flows
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments, shell scripting, databases, and version control
• Effective communication skills in a collaborative engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of CMOS process fundamentals and layout design rules
• Understanding of photo/metrology marks and layout design
• Prior work supporting or developing EDA design tools, flows, and methodologies
• Experience supporting automation for physical design, verification, or tapeout flows
• Mentor engineers, promote engineering excellence, and lead adoption of AI‑assisted development practices
• Use AI assistant for fault and code analysis

Salary

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.

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

• 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.

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

Contact

US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at [e-mail] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)

Micron prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.