NCG Engineer - HBM Layout

Job Title

NCG Engineer - HBM Layout

Role Summary

Entry-level IC layout engineer focused on HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) layout and physical design tasks. Works on leaf cells, standard cells and sub-block layouts within a layout team supporting pre-silicon and physical verification activities.

Primary mission: produce correct, manufacturable custom layout, interpret physical verification results (DRC/LVS), and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Targeted at new college graduates; candidates should have graduated within the last 2 years from a relevant degree program.

Responsibilities

Key day-to-day responsibilities.

• Perform IC layout for leaf cells, standard cells, and sub-blocks for HBM designs.
• Apply systematic, detail-oriented methods to create manufacturable layouts.
• Interpret and debug physical verification results (DRC, LVS) and implement fixes.
• Plan tasks to meet delivery schedules and demonstrate ownership of assignments.
• Communicate effectively with circuit designers, verification teams, and other stakeholders to ensure layout project success.

Requirements

Must-have skills and attributes (education items summarized separately below).

• Strong understanding of electronic circuit concepts and how layout affects speed, capacitance, power and area.
• Experience using circuit simulation and design tools.
• Conversational English communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving abilities and a collaborative team orientation.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to learn semiconductor technologies.
• Experience or interest in applying AI to automate technical or non-technical processes (required).

Nice-to-have / preferred

• Internship or project experience in pre-silicon circuit design, analog circuits, or physical design.
• Familiarity with CMOS fundamentals, fabrication concepts and analog layout basics.
• Experience with programming or scripting (C++, Python).
• Familiarity with Cadence VLE/VXL, Mentor Graphics Calibre DRC/LVS or similar physical verification tools.
• Experience or interest in physical verification of custom layouts.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Nanotechnology, or a closely related engineering/technical field. Candidates should have graduated within the last 2 years from a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program. Equivalent practical experience is 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.