Principal Systems Design Engineer, HBM

Custom Layout and High-Speed I/O Design Engineer

Micron Technology's HBM team in Folsom, California is seeking a highly experienced design engineer to shape the future of memory solutions for AI and high‑performance computing.

• Own full‑chip floor planning, design partitioning, and top‑level synthesis with multiple hard macro IP blocks.
• Develop automated high‑speed matching routing and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality block‑level layouts.
• Perform physical verification (LVS/DRC/Antenna), quality checks, and documentation support.
• Lead planning, estimation, scheduling, and execution across multiple projects.
• Guide junior team members in sub‑block layout execution and review critical design elements.
• Collaborate effectively with global engineering teams to ensure layout project success.
• Understand layout effects on circuit performance (speed, capacitance, power, area).
• Contribute to project management and cross‑functional communication.

• 10+ years of experience in analog/custom layout design across advanced CMOS nodes (Planar, FinFET).
• Proficiency in Cadence VLE/VXL and Mentor Graphics Calibre DRC/LVS.
• Hands‑on experience with industry APR tools like Innovus or Fusion Compiler.
• Strong understanding of analog layout fundamentals and parasitic effects.
• Proven ability to implement high‑quality layouts under complex design constraints.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in physical verification and debug.
• Experience supporting multiple tape‑outs and working with memory design hierarchies.

US base salary range: $175,000 – $297,000. Additional compensation may include benefits, discretionary bonuses and equity.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Income protection benefits for illness or injury.
• Paid family leave, paid time‑off, and paid holidays.
• Additional benefit programs and career development opportunities.

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.