Principal Layout Designer, HIG

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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.

The Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG) at Micron designs and analyzes digital and analog circuits to deliver high‑performance, cost‑effective, and reliable DRAM products. As a Principal Layout Designer you will translate schematics into fabrication‑ready layouts, ensure engineering and process compliance, manage resource allocations, and develop methodologies for issue resolution. The role requires collaboration with Design Process Integration CMOS and other engineering teams while applying multiple layout techniques and understanding circuit design protocols, fab processes, mask generation, and tape‑out procedures.

The team emphasizes continuous skill development in an inclusive multicultural environment with opportunities for creativity and innovation.

• Design and verify all levels of analog and digital layout.
• Use computer‑aided design software such as Cadence and Calibre.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to floorplan and design layout.
• Understand and follow verification protocols.
• Apply custom and automated layout techniques for pitch array and peripheral layout of digital and analog circuits.
• Organize, prioritize and manage logistics and resource allocations for project execution.
• Prioritize tasks to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Proactively develop methodologies to resolve layout and design issues and guide layout designers for professional and technical growth.

• Ability to translate schematics into layout suitable for fabrication reticules.
• Understanding of various circuit design protocols for both digital and analog circuits.
• Knowledge of different fab processes, mask generation techniques, and tape‑out processes and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with Design Process Integration, CMOS, and other engineering teams.
• Capability to meet all engineering and process criteria required for assigned DRAM products.

• Experience applying fab process knowledge including Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Understanding of Optical Proximity Correction (OPC).
• Basic understanding of circuit design and layout methodology through engineering interface.

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, paid family leave, a robust paid time‑off program, and paid holidays.

For additional information regarding the benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide.

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.

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Employment type:

Full‑Time

Experience:

Staff IC
Vacancy: 1