Introduction:

The Advanced Packaging Technology Development (APTD) team at Micron drives the technologies that enable the AI era. We work hands-on with global R&D, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to turn breakthrough ideas into production-ready solutions. Our work sits at the intersection of innovation, scale, and real-world impact-and collaboration is how we win

Position Overview:

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world, and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) is at the center of that transformation. As a Senior or Staff Engineer on the Dry Etch R&D team, you will play a key role in developing and scaling plasma-based etch processes that enable next-generation packaging technologies. This role offers deep technical ownership, broad cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence long-term technology roadmaps from early research through high-volume manufacturing.

Are you eager to be a pioneer in AI and semiconductor breakthroughs? At Micron, we invite a passionate Staff Engineer, Collateral Integration Engineer to join our upbeat group. This opportunity offers the chance to work on innovative technology within a team-oriented environment that values your individual contributions!
Key Responsibilities

Collateral Acquisition & Access Control

• Coordinate secure download of foundry collateral (e.g., TSMC PDKs, IP bundles) from approved channels
• Track delivery schedules and completeness of collateral versus plan
• Enforce NDA and access-control policies for restricted foundry data

PDK Installation & Environment Setup

• Install and configure PDKs, rule decks, models, and libraries in standardized environments
• Align toolchain versions with foundry recommendations
• Maintain directory structures and environment setup for multi-node support

Validation & Testing (Core Responsibility)

• Complete PDK validation pipeline:

Unit testing (DRC/LVS/ERC/PERC, models, libraries)1. Smoke testing of end-to-end CAD flows
Regression testing versus prior PDK releases

• Confirm that all validation checkpoints are satisfied before transferring to establish teams

Release Management

• Package and distribute validated PDK environments to form teams
• Maintain version control across collateral, PDK, and EDA toolchains
• Publish release notes and supported flow documentation

Documentation & Traceability

• Detail PDK versions per project/tapeout
• Record collateral dependencies and configurations
• Ensure reproducibility of build environments and signoff flows

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop automation for validation and regression testing flows
• Improve efficiency and reduce manual setup time

Collaboration Across Multiple Functions

• Work closely with:

Foundry partners for issue resolution
Custom and/or digital build flows

• Experience with EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens)

Linux environments and scripting (Python, Tcl, shell)

• Familiarity with tapeout flows and regression validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with foundry interfaces (TSMC, IFS, etc.)
• Background in CAD automation and infrastructure
• Experience with large-scale PDK release management
• Knowledge of version control and environment management systems

Key Proficiencies

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and process difficulty
• Ability to lead multiple releases and timelines
• Effective cross-team communication

Success Metrics

• First-pass success rate of PDK releases
• Time from collateral receipt to validated release
• Regression stability versus previous versions
• Reduction in manual install/test effort via automation

Join us and be a member of a crew that's making history in the semiconductor industry! Your knowledge will support the development of the future of AI and next-generation technologies. Let's innovate side by side and accomplish remarkable results!

At Micron we take pride in empowering our employees and their families to stay happy, healthy, and financially well. An overview of compensation and benefit plans offered by Micron can be found here: Benefits | Micron Technology Inc

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. 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. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.