Sr Principal Technical Program Manager, CAD Engineering and AI Initiatives

1000 Micron Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 186 000 - 346 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Paid family leave

Benefits program and equity

Résumé du poste

Micron Technology, Inc. in San Jose, California is seeking a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager for CAD Engineering and AI Initiatives.

You will lead strategic programs modernizing CAD tools and design flows while accelerating practical AI adoption, translating opportunities into executable roadmaps and measurable business impact. You will align global teams, drive production deployment and adoption, and define success metrics, including ROI, with a focus on data governance and IP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field relevant to semiconductor design.
• 12+ years in semiconductor, EDA, or high-tech industries, with 6+ years in technical program or project management.
• Experience leading complex engineering programs from concept to delivery in fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of CAD/EDA tools and semiconductor design flows.
• Hands-on exposure to AI/ML concepts with analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end CAD and AI programs, managing roadmaps, dependencies, resources, and governance.
• Drive development, integration, migration, and adoption of CAD tools and design flows across memory tech.
• Define and implement AI/ML-enabled CAD initiatives, including design-space exploration and automated debug.
• Establish metrics for productivity, cycle-time, quality, cost, and ROI; support responsible AI practices.
• Align CAD engineering, IT/HPC, data science, vendors, and executives to drive adoption.

Connaissances

AI/ML concepts

Strategic program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field

Outils

Cadence

Synopsys

Siemens EDA

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

MS Project

Power BI

Description du poste

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. Our CAD Engineering organization helps enable the design of next‑generation memory and semiconductor products by advancing the tools, infrastructure, and methodologies our engineering teams rely on! We work across design, technology, IT, data science, and EDA partners to improve engineering productivity and bring new automation capabilities into global design environments.

Senior Principal Technical Program Manager for CAD Engineering and AI Initiatives in San Jose, California, you will lead strategic programs that modernize CAD tools and design flows while accelerating the practical adoption of AI and machine learning. You will translate sophisticated technical opportunities into executable roadmaps, align global teams, and take initiatives from concept and proof of concept through production deployment, adoption, and measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CAD and AI programs, handling roadmaps, achievements, dependencies, resources, risks, governance, and delivery across concurrent workstreams
• Drive development, integration, migration, and adoption of CAD tools, design flows, methodologies, EDA platforms, and infrastructure supporting HBM, DRAM, NAND, and emerging memory technologies
• Define and implement AI/ML-enabled CAD and design automation initiatives, including design‑space exploration, predictive verification, layout optimization, generative AI copilots, and automated debug
• Establish program success metrics and measure productivity, cycle‑time, quality, cost, and return on investment while supporting responsible AI practices for data governance, security, IP protection, and model lifecycle management
• Align CAD engineering, design, process technology, IT/HPC, data science, EDA vendors, and executive partners while driving organizational change and adoption

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 12+ years of demonstrated ability in the semiconductor, EDA, or high‑tech industry, including 6+ years in technical program or project management
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, diverse engineering programs from concept through delivery in fast‑paced technical environments
• Solid understanding of CAD/EDA tools, semiconductor design flows, and semiconductor design and development processes
• Hands‑on exposure to AI/ML concepts and engineering or automation applications, with strong analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, and technical interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science, MBA, or PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or Agile/Scrum certification, or equivalent experience
• Experience with DRAM or NAND development and EDA platforms such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens EDA, including HPC compute, license management, and flow automation
• Experience delivering production AI/ML or generative AI solutions, including MLOps, data pipelines, LLM‑based tooling, or AI‑enabled CAD and design automation
• Solid understanding of Python, C++, Tcl, or Perl, along with experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, or Power BI
• Experience managing EDA vendors or strategic technology partners and driving technology adoption across global, multi‑site engineering teams

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is: $186,000.00 - $346,000.00 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

• 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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