Staff Engineer, CE CAD

Micron; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Robust paid time-off

Paid holidays

Income protection programs

HR support and accommodations

Job summary

Micron Technology seeks an experienced EDA/CAD engineer to shape AI-assisted workflows for custom memory development. You will apply your expertise in IC design, layout, verification, and design automation to deliver high-value solutions that boost productivity and quality.

The role offers growth into AI-focused responsibilities over time. Collaborate with global CAD teams and build CAD tools, workflow integrations, and content for design groups while evaluating and deploying AI-enhanced

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience for Senior level; more for Principal.
• Hands-on experience applying AI/ML, LLMs, or advanced automation techniques to real engineering problems.
• Strong programming skills in Python; experience developing maintainable software or automation.
• Knowledge of CMOS design, custom layout, circuit verification, and semiconductor design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy software, automation, and AI-assisted solutions that improve IC design workflows across layout, verification, simulation, and tape-out activities.
• Develop and enhance AI-assisted tools, agents, and automation that improve engineering productivity and design team efficiency.
• Collaborate with worldwide design, layout, verification, and CAD teams to identify high-impact use cases for automation and AI enablement.
• Build and maintain CAD tools, workflow integrations, and supporting technical content for design teams.
• Support evaluation, qualification, deployment, and integration of EDA tools and AI-enhanced workflows.
• Explore and apply generative AI and machine learning techniques to practical custom IC design and design enablement challenges.
• Contribute to scalable software development practices, including code quality, testing, maintainability, and documentation.

Skills

AI/ML

LLMs

Python

Prompt engineering

Automation

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

SKILL programming

HSPICE

Spectre

Calibre DRC/LVS/LPE

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.

About the Role

We are looking for experienced EDA/CAD engineer with hands-on AI, ML, or LLM experience who is excited to shape the next generation of AI-assisted workflows for custom memory development. In this role, you will apply your expertise in IC design, layout, verification, simulation, and design automation to identify and deliver high-value solutions that improve engineering productivity, quality, and cycle time. This position offers the opportunity to build on a strong CAD foundation while growing into a broader AI-focused role over time.

• Design, develop, and deploy software, automation, and AI-assisted solutions that improve IC design workflows across layout, verification, simulation, and tape-out activities


• Develop and enhance AI-assisted tools, agents, and automation that improve engineering productivity and design team efficiency


• Collaborate with worldwide design, layout, verification, and CAD teams to identify high-impact use cases for automation and AI enablement


• Build and maintain CAD tools, workflow integrations, and supporting technical content for design teams


• Support evaluation, qualification, deployment, and integration of EDA tools and AI-enhanced workflows


• Explore and apply generative AI and machine learning techniques to practical custom IC design and design enablement challenges


• Contribute to scalable software development practices, including code quality, testing, maintainability, and documentation

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field


• 5+ years of relevant experience for Senior level consideration; significantly more experience with broader technical leadership and impact for Principal level consideration


• Hands-on experience applying AI/ML, LLMs, or advanced automation techniques to real engineering problems


• Strong programming skills in Python, experience developing maintainable technical software or automation solutions, familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, AI-assisted workflows and/or agent-based automation concepts


• Knowledge of CMOS design, custom layout, circuit verification, and semiconductor design fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom memory design, including DDR, LPDDR, HBM, or NAND, physical verification flows such as Calibre DRC, LVS, or LPE.


• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, SKILL programming, parameterized cells, or custom design environments


• Experience with circuit simulation tools such as HSPICE or Spectre, and familiarity with digital verification concepts


• Experience building developer tools, command-line utilities, workflow integrations, or plugin-based tooling, familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Scikit-learn


• Experience integrating LLM APIs or related AI capabilities into engineering tools and workflows, working in Linux-based development with current software engineering practices

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.


• Robust paid time-off program


• Paid holidays

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 request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Microns 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.

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