What are the responsibilities and job description for the New College Grad - CAD/Computer Engineer, Central Engineering position at Micron Technology?
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Department Intro
Micron’s CAD/EDA Engineering team builds and supports the software tools and design flows that enable world‑class CMOS integrated circuit development for DRAM, HBM, and emerging memory. We partner closely with design, layout, verification, modeling, and process teams to deliver robust, high‑performance silicon with efficient, scalable verification methodologies.
Position Overview
As a Computer Engineer (CAD/EDA – Physical Verification), you will develop, support, and improve EDA tools and flows for design, physical layout, and verification. In this fast‑paced production support role, you will build and maintain physical verification rule decks, evaluate industry tools, and collaborate across global teams to ensure quality, performance, and efficiency in Micron’s design pipelines.
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.
Department Intro
Micron’s CAD/EDA Engineering team builds and supports the software tools and design flows that enable world‑class CMOS integrated circuit development for DRAM, HBM, and emerging memory. We partner closely with design, layout, verification, modeling, and process teams to deliver robust, high‑performance silicon with efficient, scalable verification methodologies.
Position Overview
As a Computer Engineer (CAD/EDA – Physical Verification), you will develop, support, and improve EDA tools and flows for design, physical layout, and verification. In this fast‑paced production support role, you will build and maintain physical verification rule decks, evaluate industry tools, and collaborate across global teams to ensure quality, performance, and efficiency in Micron’s design pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Develop physical verification tools, flows, and methodologies for next‑generation DRAM, HBM, and emerging memory designs.
- Build, maintain, and validate DRC/LVS rule decks; guide design teams on physical verification procedures and checks.
- Collaborate with design, layout, verification, modeling, and process teams to define and implement product development and verification strategies.
- Evaluate and integrate EDA industry offerings (e.g., Cadence, Calibre) to improve quality, throughput, and efficiency.
- Debug and enhance in‑house and commercial EDA tools and automation for layout and verification workflows.
- Document standards, develop automation scripts, and contribute to continuous improvement of CAD/EDA processes.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Strong Python programming fundamentals; ability to write clean, maintainable code for EDA automation.
- Unix/Linux proficiency; experience with shell scripting.
- Clear, concise communication skills and demonstrated problem‑solving ability.
- Growth mindset with an ambitious drive to learn, develop new skills, and self‑improve.
- Direct experience developing DRC/LVS rule decks and physical verification flows.
- Knowledge of CMOS circuit design, layout, and verification principles.
- Hands‑on experience with IC design CAD tools (schematics, layout, simulation, verification).
- Familiarity with Cadence (Virtuoso/Innovus) and Calibre (DRC/LVS) EDA tools.
- Experience supporting production EDA environments and collaborating with multi-functional silicon 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.