Sr Principal Technical Program Manager, CAD Engineering and AI Initiatives

Micron; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager for CAD Engineering and AI Initiatives. Lead end-to-end CAD and AI programs, align global teams, and drive adoption of AI-enabled design automation across memory technologies.

The role requires 12+ years in semiconductors/EDA with 6+ years in program management, plus hands-on AI/ML experience and CAD/EDA tool proficiency. Strong leadership and collaboration across sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 12+ years in semiconductor/EDA/high-tech with 6+ years in program management.
• Experience leading complex engineering programs from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CAD and AI programs with roadmaps, dependencies, and delivery across concurrent streams.
• Drive development, integration, and adoption of CAD tools and design flows for memory technologies.
• Define and implement AI/ML-enabled CAD initiatives including design-space exploration and automated debugging.
• Establish program metrics to measure productivity, cycle-time, quality, and ROI with responsible AI practices.
• Align cross-functional teams and executive partners to drive adoption.

Skills

CAD/EDA tools

AI/ML concepts

Python

C++

Tcl

Perl

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

MS Project

Power BI

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS

Master's degree

MBA or PMP

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Siemens EDA

HPC compute

License management

Flow automation

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.

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.

As a 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.

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 pro