Micron Technology

Principal Engineer, ASIC Physical Design

Micron Technology$130K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field
  • 15+ years of ASIC physical design experience
  • Multiple production tape-outs in advanced nodes
  • Expertise in low-power design techniques
  • Proficient in scripting languages for automation

Responsibilities

  • Lead physical design from floorplanning to tape-out
  • Drive timing closure across multiple modes
  • Ensure power integrity and grid closure requirements
  • Develop optimized flows and methodologies for performance
  • Coordinate subsystem or full-chip closure with teams

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for professional training and development
  • Exposure to advanced technology nodes and projects
  • Involvement in innovative design methodologies
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This position supports Micron's DRAM Tester Solutions group, focusing on physical design implementation for processors, controller architectures, and ASICs. The role is responsible for full-chip and block-level physical design closure, low-power implementation, timing, power, and signal integrity signoff, and successful tape-out across advanced technology nodes.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead block-level and full-chip physical design including floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and tape-out.
  • Drive timing closure across multiple modes and corners using industry-standard STA tools.
  • Perform power integrity, IR/EM, and power grid closure to meet signoff requirements.
  • Develop and optimize APR flows, scripts, and methodologies for PPA improvements.
  • Own subsystem or full-chip closure work while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Architecture.
  • Minimum of 15 years of hands-on ASIC physical design implementation experience.
  • Proven experience with multiple production tape-outs in advanced process nodes.
  • Strong expertise in low-power design techniques including UPF/CPF and multi-voltage systems.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, or Python for flow automation.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Synopsys and Cadence physical design and timing tools.
  • Hands-on physical verification closure using Calibre and power integrity analysis tools.
  • Experience with IR/EM signoff and resolution at block and full-chip level.
  • Background in memory tester designs, high-speed interfaces, or microprocessor architectures.
  • Experience developing and enabling APR flows for new technology nodes.

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1978
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