Staff CAD Engineer

micron; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology is seeking a CAD Engineer to lead complex CAD/EDA tool development and support across IC design flows. The role combines software development, AI-driven innovation, and technical leadership to improve productivity and design quality.

The candidate will collaborate with design, process, and CAD teams to optimize semiconductor development methodologies and deliver high-quality tools and flows for scalable chip design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting semiconductor design flows, EDA tools, and CAD methodologies.
• Experience with IC design CAD tools, including schematic, layout, simulation, and verification environments.
• Strong programming fundamentals with languages such as Python, C, C++, Perl, Lisp, SKILL, or Visual Basic.
• Knowledge of VLSI design concepts and CMOS circuit design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex CAD and EDA tool development, enhancement, and support projects.
• Drive AI and machine learning adoption within CAD workflows and engineering processes.
• Develop, debug, and improve design, layout, simulation, and verification tools and flows.
• Partner with design and process engineering teams to optimize semiconductor development methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and documentation for new tools and capabilities.

Skills

Python

C++

UNIX

Strong programming fundamentals

VLSI design concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD in a related field

Tools

Fusion Compiler

Innovus

PrimeTime

Formal verification tools

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.

We’re part of a team that enables advanced semiconductor design through innovative CAD and EDA solutions. Our work sits at the intersection of design automation, software engineering, and AI, helping engineering teams move faster, solve complex challenges, and deliver high-quality products. If you enjoy tackling technical problems and improving the tools that power chip development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

As a CAD Engineer, you will support and enhance semiconductor design flows, EDA tools, and automation solutions used across integrated circuit development. This role combines software development, technical leadership, and AI-driven innovation to improve engineering productivity and design quality. You will collaborate closely with design, process, and CAD teams while helping shape the next generation of design methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex CAD and EDA tool development, enhancement, and support projects
• Drive AI and machine learning adoption within CAD workflows and engineering processes
• Develop, debug, and improve design, layout, simulation, and verification tools and flows
• Partner with design and process engineering teams to optimize semiconductor development methodologies
• Provide technical guidance, training, and documentation for new tools and capabilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience supporting semiconductor design flows, EDA tools, and CAD methodologies
• Experience with IC design CAD tools, including schematic, layout, simulation, and verification environments
• Strong programming fundamentals with experience in one or more languages such as Python, C, C++, Perl, Lisp, SKILL, or Visual Basic
• Knowledge of VLSI design concepts and CMOS circuit design fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience applying AI, large language models (LLMs), or agentic AI frameworks to engineering workflows
• Experience with Unix environments and shell scripting
• Familiarity with RTL-to-GDS design flows and tools such as Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, Formality, RedHawk-SC, or SpyGlass
• Experience with analog or digital verification flows, parasitic extraction, or design database version control systems

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

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.

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