Staff Engineer, ASIC Analog Design - AI/CAD

Micron; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron is seeking an ASIC Analog Design Engineer to join our design team and contribute to deep sub-micron, high-speed PHY development for tester and controller IP. The role spans front-end and back-end tools, with AI-enabled automation and knowledge-graph based tooling to enhance design efficiency.

The candidate will collaborate across environments, refine architectures, and present designs to peers and customers.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of ASIC analog design experience.
• Understanding of basic generative AI principles and interest in AI-enabled automation to maximize design efficiency.
• Strong understanding of industry-standard tools and flows (Cadence ADE, Spectre, verification tools, Pegasus, Quantus, Field-solvers EMX/Helic, EM/IR, LVS/ERC/DRC, PERC, Pathfinder, Fill, advanced PDKs).
• Strong knowledge of analog and mixed-signal design, CMOS and FinFET technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; curiosity and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a high-speed PHY design team working on deep sub-micron technology.
• Flex between environment maintenance, flow development, and traditional schematic/layout designer roles.
• Support enhancements and resolve bugs in analog environment for front-end and back-end tools and flows.
• Maintain knowledge graph, graphRAG, or other information sources to improve AI agent effectiveness.
• Explore new ways of working to improve efficiency and quality of designs.
• Propose circuit architectures, refine electrical specs, draw schematics, verify designs via simulation, and present designs to the team.
• Present complex engineering ideas to the team and customers, explaining design choices and tradeoffs.
• Explore design space and provide feedback on tradeoffs and architectures.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal design

Generative AI principles

Python scripting

VerilogA/Python modeling

Communication skills

Monte Carlo & mismatch analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.)

Tools

Virtuoso analog design tools

Cadence ADE

Spectre

Front- and back-end verification

Pegasus

Quantus

EMX

Helic

LVS/ERC/DRC

PERC

Pathfinder

Fill

SKILL language

Git repos

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As an ASIC Analog Design Engineer on Micron's ASIC design team, focused on supporting the AI and Virtuoso design environment, you will play a key role in shaping ASICs used in Micron's tester and controller IP. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of success in the design and development of deep sub-micron and high-speed PHY design as well as a deep understanding of standard industry tools and interest in AI-Enabled automation and team enablement.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered across multiple experience levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be part of a highly skilled, high-speed PHY design team working on deep sub-micron technology nodes.
• Flex between environment maintenance, flow development, and traditional schematic/layout designer roles as required by group needs.
• Support enhancements and resolve bugs in the analog environment for both front-end and back-end tools and flows.
• Maintain knowledge graph, graphRAG, or other information sources to improve effectiveness of AI agents.
• Explore new ways of working to improve efficiency and quality of designs.
• Propose circuit architectures, refine electrical specifications, draw schematics, verify designs through simulation, and present designs to the design team.
• Present complex engineering ideas to the design team and customers, explaining design choices and tradeoffs.
• Explore the design space and provide feedback on design tradeoffs, alternative circuit architectures, and specification and requirement tradeoffs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• >6 years of ASIC analog design experience.
• Understanding of basic generative AI principles and i nterest in utilizing AI-Enabled automation to maximize design efficiency .
• Strong understanding of industry-standard tools and flows, including Cadence ADE, Spectre, front and back-end verification, Pegasus, Quantus, Field-solvers (EMX, Helic), EM/IR, LVS/ERC/DRC, PERC, Pathfinder, Fill, and advanced PDKs.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of analog and mixed-signal (AMS) design, advanced CMOS, and FinFET technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuits.
• Understanding of mismatch analysis, Monte Carlo methods and simulations, transistor-level circuit noise analysis, device physics, and deep sub-micron issues.
• Curiosity and a willingness to contribute, learn, and grow.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge of generative AI principles.
• Extensive background in Virtuoso analog design tools, flows, pcells, and TSMC PDKs
• Experience with software basics
• Working knowledge of GIT repos
• Experience with scripting development in python and cadence's SKILL language
• Knowledge of system-level modeling using VerilogA/Python.

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

$150,000.00 - $256,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

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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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