Staff Engineer, CE CAD

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 98,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced EDA/CAD engineer with hands-on AI/ML experience to shape AI-assisted workflows for custom memory development.

You will apply IC design, layout, verification, and design automation to deliver high-value solutions that boost engineering productivity and reduce cycle times. You will design, deploy, and evolve AI-enabled tools, collaborate with worldwide CAD teams, and contribute to scalable software practices while growing into a broader AI-focused

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of relevant experience for Senior level; significantly more experience with broader technical leadership and impact for Principal level.
• 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.

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

Python programming

AI/ML experience

LLM experience

Automation tooling

CMOS design basics

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

HSPICE

Spectre

Calibre DRC

Python

Job description

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.

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

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.

Job Profile(s):

CAD Engineer 3 - CAD MTS

Relocation Level: TBD

Full-Time Salary Information

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

$98,000.00 - $312,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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.

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.

• Micron offers 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.

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.