Micron Technology · 1 week ago
Principal Layout Designer
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expMicron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence. The Principal Layout Designer will be responsible for translating schematics into layouts for DRAM products and leading edge semiconductor technologies while collaborating closely with engineering teams.
ComputerHardwareManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Responsible for translating schematics into layouts used for the creation of fabrication reticules, meet all engineering and process related criteria needed for assigned DRAM product, and organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines, as well as proactively develop methodologies for issue resolution
Work with design and other engineering groups to apply multiple layout techniques for the design and verification of digital and analog circuits; understand various circuit design protocols, different fab processes, mask generation techniques, and tape out processes and procedures
Design layout on DDR5 DRAM memory products including Y63C
Responsible for leading edge products such as DDR6 and 170s process node products and beyond, this includes Micron specific IP related to these products
Develop physical layout design for 160 series and 170 series process nodes
Work on cutting edge process development products
Verification of all levels of analog and digital Layout by using computer aided design software, including Cadence and Calibre, working with Design Engineers to floor plan and design layout, following verification protocols, and applying custom and/or automated layout techniques to design pitch, array, and peripheral layout for digital and analog circuits
Interface with design engineering to understand layout methodology, apply knowledge of circuit design, tape out processes and procedures, and apply fab process knowledge, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Optical Proximity Correction (0PC)
Participate in project-based environment, organize, prioritize, and manage, logistic and resource allocations
Prioritize tasks to attain schedules and deadlines
Develop methodologies to resolve issues
Guide layout designers to encourage professional and technical development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Optoelectronics, Micro-Electronics, or related field
8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or in a Layout Designer-related occupation
Experience in Vituoso, Calibre, VXL, Pulsic and AutoScel
Experience in Analog and digital CMOS layout methodologies
Experience in DRAM layout design, including peripheral circuitry, pitch cells and array layout
Experience in Peripheral circuitry layout implementation, LVS and DRC debugging
Experience in DRAM process and DRC rules
Experience in Match routing and fine layout implementation in high speed and analog circuits
Experience in Electrical migration requirements and transistor usage in multiple voltage domains
Experience in Large scale memory chip layout floor planning, signal routing planning, and layout project management
Experience in PDN evaluation tools, automation tools for layout quality improvement
Experience in DRAM layout best-known practice and providing feedback to circuit designers to improve circuit performance and power from layout improvements
Benefits
A choice of medical, dental and vision plans
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
Paid holidays
Company
Micron Technology
Micron Technology is a semiconductor company that produces DRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, SSD and CMOS image sensing chips.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.9BKey Investors
U.S. Department of Commerce
2025-04-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-04-18Grant· $6.1B
Leadership Team
Sanjay Mehrotra
Chairman, President & CEO
Gursharan Singh
Senior Vice President BE Operations
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