Principal CAD Engineer, Central Engineering

Req ID: JR86563 Principal CAD Engineer, Central Engineering Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever. In this position, you will be joining a brilliant team to collaborate with Micron’s various design and verification teams all over the world, support the efforts of design verification flow development, optimization, and implementation and work with cross-functional team to assure the best cost, quality, reliability, time-to-market, and customer satisfaction As Memory Design Group CAD Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., you will be working in a collaborative, production support role evaluating, developing enhancing and debugging both in-house and commercial Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and flows for the physical layout and design of CMOS integrated circuits. You will work closely with the Design, Layout teams, supporting their use of electronic design automation tools and methodologies to increase design and layout productivity and work efficiency. Responsibilities: * Developing tools, flows, and methodologies to increase the productivity and reliability of our Memory designs * Integrate commercial EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools into design flows * Providing training, documentation, and support to end users on new tools and methods * Working closely with design, layout, verification and process teams * Track and solve issues * Undertake Independent Research and Development of Next-Generation CAD Software to Meet Product Development Needs * Identify deficiencies of current tools and flows * Understand EDA industry product offerings and trends, and opportunities for gaining performance and efficiency * Evaluate tools with internal customers * Define possible flows for improvement of efficiency and cost * Develop, maintain and support the engineering infrastructure * Maintain all aspects of design infrastructure at optimum level * Provide support and training of the design environment Qualifications: * Strong programming fundamentals with required experience in Unix and shell scripting. * Good knowledge of CMOS circuits, deep‑submicron physical design, CMOS manufacturing, and layout design rules. * Experience with layout flows such as Calibre DRC/LVS, floorplanning, automated P&R, and SPF extraction. * Experience with design simulation tools and languages including Verilog, Verilog‑A, ncverilog, VCS, Spice/FastSpice, FineSim/PrimeSim, and HSPICE. * Strong communication and problem‑solving skills; fluent in English for effective collaboration with global teams. * Experience with RTL‑to‑GDS flows. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Cadence Virtuoso DFII and SKILL programming. * Proficiency with Python and Python Qt frameworks. * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CE/EE/EECS with 5+ years industry experience.​ Job Profile(s): CAD Engineer 5 Relocation Level: TBD Before Getting Started Please review Micron’s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that: * Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence. * If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process. 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 Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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