Layout Engineer, DEG

Job Title

Layout Engineer, DEG

Role Summary

Work on block-level physical layouts for DRAM products within the Layout Engineering team. Collaborate with global design, CAD, and verification teams to deliver floorplanning, placement, routing, and layout strategies that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability targets.

Experience Level

Mid-level (Mid-Career). No specific years-of-experience stated.

Responsibilities

The role's core responsibilities include:

• Build block-level layouts in Cadence Virtuoso: 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 device-level or small analog blocks.
• Plan, document, and review layout goals with cross-site teams.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

• Must-have: 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 global teams; strong collaboration skills.
• Nice-to-have: 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.

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.