Staff HBM Design Architect

Micron Technology, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Custom Layout Architecture Engineer to guide HBM architecture decisions from concept to tapeout.

You will collaborate with design, architecture, process, verification, and product teams to optimize performance, power, area, routability, and manufacturability for AI accelerators, HPC, and data centers. The role requires strong experience in semiconductor layout, analog/digital/mixed-signal blocks, and proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso and Calibre, with a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of semiconductor physical layout experience with analog, digital, or mixed-signal blocks.
• Experience converting schematics into manufacturable layouts and completing physical verification.
• Ability to explain layout constraints and tradeoffs to design, architecture, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess HBM architecture choices through layout feasibility, floorplanning, and performance, power, and area analysis
• Lead custom layout and full-chip integration for analog, mixed-signal, digital, and memory blocks
• Resolve antenna, latch-up, ESD, electromigration, IR drop, routability, and power-delivery constraints
• Complete DRC/LVS, parasitic extraction, post-layout validation, and tapeout support using industry-standard EDA tools
• Build scripts and automation that improve layout quality, verification, and design-cycle time

Skills

Semiconductor layout

Analog/digital/mixed-signal layouts

Layout optimization

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related

Master's degree in EE or microelectronics

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso VLE/VXL

Siemens Calibre DRC/LVS

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. Micron’s High Bandwidth Memory Design Architecture team develops memory solutions for AI accelerators, high-performance computing, and data centers. We bring architecture and physical implementation together to shape products that are efficient, manufacturable, and ready for demanding applications! As a Custom Layout Architecture Engineer, you will use physical layout expertise to inform HBM architecture and implementation decisions from concept through tapeout. You will work with design, architecture, process, verification, and product engineering teams to balance performance, power, area, routability, and manufacturability. This role supports the design and deployment of AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assess HBM architecture choices through layout feasibility, floorplanning, and performance, power, and area analysis
• Lead custom layout and full-chip integration for analog, mixed-signal, digital, and memory blocks
• Resolve antenna, latch-up, ESD, electromigration, IR drop, routability, and power-delivery constraints
• Complete DRC/LVS, parasitic extraction, post-layout validation, and tapeout support using industry-standard EDA tools
• Build scripts and automation that improve layout quality, verification, and design-cycle time

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field
• 4+ years of semiconductor physical layout experience with analog, digital, or mixed-signal blocks
• Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso VLE/VXL and Siemens Calibre DRC/LVS
• Experience converting schematics into manufacturable layouts and completing physical verification
• Ability to explain layout constraints and tradeoffs to design, architecture, and cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, VLSI, or a related field
• 7+ years of full-custom layout experience with HBM, DRAM, or high-speed memory products
• Experience with JEDEC HBM specifications, TSV-based 3D stacking, full-chip integration, and macro floorplanning
• Proficiency with SPICE, FineSim, or HSPICE and Python, SKILL, Perl, or Tcl
• Experience influencing product architecture through layout analysis and using AI-assisted layout workflows

US Base Salary Range

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $150,000.00 - $323,000.00 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.

Micron Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Micron Labor Standards

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.

Recruitment Fees

Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.