Engineer - Standard Cell Layout

Job Title

Engineer - Standard Cell Layout

Role Summary

Design and maintain standard cell layouts for new DRAM technologies and lead stdcell library projects from specification through PPA-qualified release. Work within physical design, DTCO, process and CAD teams to deliver production-quality cell libraries and improve layout flows.

The role includes project planning, cross-functional coordination, and development of automation and AI-assisted workflows to increase productivity.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The position expects an individual contributor who can lead projects and mentor junior engineers. Specific years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include:

• Design and maintain standard cell layouts for new DRAM products and process nodes.
• Lead stdcell layout projects from initial specification to PPA-qualified library release.
• Collaborate with DTCO, process, CMOS, and CAD teams to define stdcell architecture and negotiate DRC.
• Perform layout verification and quality checks, including LVS, DRC, and latchup verification, and maintain documentation.
• Deliver block-level layouts on schedule with acceptable quality; perform area/time estimation and scheduling.
• Guide and review junior team members' sub-block layouts.
• Develop flows, methodologies, and tools (including AI-assisted workflows) to reduce manual effort and increase productivity.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications (summary):

• Practical experience in standard cell and block-level layout for advanced semiconductor processes. (Must-have)
• Experience with layout verification tools and checks: LVS, DRC, latchup. (Must-have)
• Demonstrated project leadership, scheduling, estimation, delegation, and mentoring skills. (Must-have)
• Experience working with process, DTCO, CMOS, and CAD teams in a cross-functional environment. (Must-have)
• Experience developing automation, flows, or tools to improve layout productivity; familiarity with AI-assisted workflows is preferred. (Nice-to-have)
• Experience collaborating with international teams and contributors. (Nice-to-have)

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.