What are the responsibilities and job description for the Layout Engineer, DEG position at Micron Technology?
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.
Our layout engineering team drives the physical design foundations behind Micron’s industry‑leading memory technologies. We work closely across global design, CAD, and verification groups, solving sophisticated challenges and enabling the performance and scalability our products rely on!
We’re looking for a Layout Engineer who enjoys hands‑on design work and close collaboration. In this role, you’ll shape block‑level layouts, guide physical design strategy, and directly influence the quality and reliability of our DRAM products. Your work will have a meaningful impact across teams and generations of technology.
Responsibilities
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.
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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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.
Our layout engineering team drives the physical design foundations behind Micron’s industry‑leading memory technologies. We work closely across global design, CAD, and verification groups, solving sophisticated challenges and enabling the performance and scalability our products rely on!
We’re looking for a Layout Engineer who enjoys hands‑on design work and close collaboration. In this role, you’ll shape block‑level layouts, guide physical design strategy, and directly influence the quality and reliability of our DRAM products. Your work will have a meaningful impact across teams and generations of technology.
Responsibilities
- Build block‑level layouts in Cadence Virtuoso including floorplanning, placement, routing, and optimization
- Apply layout methods and physical constraints such as PDN, pin placement, routing blockages, and hierarchy
- Ensure DRC, LVS, density, and reliability compliance
- Support parasitic extraction, post‑layout verification, and ECO activities
- Create partial custom layouts for selected device‑level or small analog blocks
- Experience performing physical layout using Cadence Virtuoso or similar tools
- Familiarity with DRC, LVS, physical verification, and reliability checks
- Ability to plan, document, and review layout goals with cross‑site teams
- Experience with DRAM, memory circuits, or large hierarchical designs
- Background in parasitic extraction flows and post‑layout optimization
- Hands‑on experience with partial custom layout for devices or small analog circuits
- Strong communication skills supporting global engineering teams
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.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.