Micron Technology

Principal Layout Designer, Next-generation HBM Architecture

Micron Technology$129K — $253K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on layout experience with critical analog and full designs.
  • Proficient in Cadence VLE/VXL and Mentor Graphics Calibre DRC/LVS tools.
  • Strong understanding of layout impact factors such as speed, capacitance, and power.
  • Deep knowledge of analog layout fundamentals including matching and crosstalk.
  • Experience in DRAM design is preferred, along with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design layouts for critical analog and mixed-signal blocks.
  • Drive the exploratory layout process for next-generation architectures.
  • Integrate full chip designs and conduct layout verification (LVS, DRC).
  • Perform quality checks and maintain comprehensive documentation.
  • Collaborate across teams in architecture, design, and packaging for successful exploration.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans to suit family needs.
  • Income protection programs for illness or injury.
  • Paid family leave to support work-life balance.
  • Robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
As a Principal Layout Designer in the Next-generation HBM Architecture Team, you will drive layout for 3D-stacked, high-performance memories. Apply your knowledge to deliver high-quality layout designs across analog and/or mixed-signal domains in collaboration with peer architecture, design, and packaging teams. Implement layout designs for early architecture concepts to demonstrate feasibility and identify optimizations. Responsibilities: • Design layouts for critical analog and mixed-signal blocks. • Drive exploratory layout process for next-generation architectures, including floorplanning, placement, and routing. • Integrate full chip designs and perform layout verification (LVS, DRC), quality checks, and documentation. • Collaborate and communicate across domains, including signal integrity, architecture, design, and advanced packaging, to ensure successful architecture exploration. Minimum Qualifications: • Hands-on layout experience with critical analog blocks and full designs. • Experience with Cadence VLE/VXL and Mentor Graphics Calibre DRC/LVS. • Solid understanding of layout impacts: speed, capacitance, power, and area. • Strong understanding of analog layout fundamentals: matching, electro migration, latch-up, coupling, crosstalk, IR-drop, and parasitic effects. Preferred Qualification: • Demonstrated layout ability for DRAM designs. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills. • 8+ years of experience in analog and/or mixed-signal layout designs. • A Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience. The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is: $62.25 - $122.00 an hour Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects 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, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. 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.

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1978
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