Layout Designer, NVEG

Department overview

The Non-Volatile Engineering Group at Micron contributes to the development of memory products that are best-in-class in terms of die size, performance, reliability, and power. Our primary mission is to innovate and develop groundbreaking solutions that improve the performance and reliability of non-volatile memory products.

As a Staff Layout Designer, you will develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts. You will provide detailed drawings of semiconductor devices from schematics and related geometry provided by design engineers, verify data integrity, and take the lead in major block developments. You’ll be expected to communicate effectively with other functional groups across global sites, e.g. TD, design, verification, and CAD. We’re seeking a self-starter who can learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

• Organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines and proactively develop methodologies for issue resolution
• Contribute to group management and technical innovation
• Assign resources, schedule tasks, provide direction, and deliver quality-controlled results
• Contribute to projects in a globally distributed design/layout environment
• Effectively mentor junior team members
• Contribute to the improvement of layout efficiency through the development of automation and new methodologies; lead, plan, and deliver major blocks and product revisions

• AS or AAS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field plus 10 years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design
• Deep working knowledge of EDA tools (i.e. Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre)
• Demonstrate a strong ability to debug problems through root-cause analysis, find effective and efficient solutions, and collaborate with the engineering staff
• Skilled in developing and applying custom layout, floor‑planning, signal‑planning and power‑planning methodologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• In-depth understanding of design rules and delivering quality layouts
• Strong physical verification analysis and debugging skills

• 15+ years direct experience in semiconductor layout design
• BS degree in a related field
• Project leadership in quality optimization, die size shrinkage
• IC layout design experience with NAND, DRAM and/or SRAM
• Programming skills and AI experience relevant to layout workflow

$57.50 - $122.00 an hour.

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. The salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and reflect 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.

Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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.

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.