Lead Principal Engineer, Layout Design

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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.

We are seeking a Lead Principal Engineer, Layout Development to provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise in advanced IC layout creation. This role is critical to delivering high-performance, manufacturable silicon across multiple technology nodes. The ideal candidate combines deep layout expertise with strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to influence design quality, methodology, and execution at a global level.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and complete advanced IC layout development for complex analog, digital, and/or mixed-signal blocks
• Own layout architecture decisions, including floorplanning, power routing, clocking, and signal integrity
• Ensure layout compliance with foundry build rules, DFM, DRC/LVS, and reliability requirements
• Collaborate with circuit designers to optimize performance, area, yield, and power
• Drive methodology improvements, layout automation, and guidelines across projects
• Review and sign off critical layout deliverables and achievements
• Mentor and technically guide layout engineers at all experience levels
• Partner with cross-functional teams (PD, PI, CAD, Verification, Process, Manufacturing) to resolve complex build issues
• Support silicon debug, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in IC layout development for advanced semiconductor technologies
• Strong expertise in full‑custom layout and hierarchical build methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with industry‑standard EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent)
• Deep understanding of DRC, LVS, DFM, EM/IR, ESD, and reliability concepts
• Proven ability to lead technically complex projects with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across global teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at advanced technology nodes (e.g., sub‑10nm, FinFET, or equivalent)
• Background in memory, high-speed interfaces, or high-performance logic
• Experience influencing layout standards, PDK feedback, or CAD flows
• Prior experience mentoring or serving as a technical lead or principal engineer

"The specified role does not encompass the following responsibilities: Finalization of sales agreements or the execution of sales contracts is prohibited. The role also does not carry the authority to make definitive decisions regarding contracts, be it their conclusion or termination. Furthermore, the role is not designed to involve participation in pricing negotiations or the authorization of contracts. These activities fall beyond the permissible duties of the position."

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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