Principal Engineer, ASIC Physical Design

Job Title

Principal Engineer, ASIC Physical Design

Role Summary

Supports Micron’s DRAM Tester Solutions group by delivering physical implementation for processors, controller architectures, and ASICs. Accountable for block- and full-chip physical design closure, low-power implementation, timing, power and signal integrity signoff, and successful tape-out on advanced nodes.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure signoff-quality deliverables and production tape-outs.

Experience Level

Senior — minimum 15 years of hands-on ASIC physical design implementation experience.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Lead block-level and full-chip physical design: floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and tape-out.
• Drive timing closure across multiple modes and corners using industry-standard static timing analysis tools.
• Perform power integrity analysis, IR/EM checks, and power grid closure to meet signoff requirements.
• Develop and optimize APR flows, scripts, and methodologies to improve power, performance, and area (PPA).
• Own subsystem or full-chip closure activities and coordinate with verification, architecture, and system teams.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of hands-on ASIC physical design implementation experience.
• Proven experience with multiple production tape-outs in advanced process nodes.
• Strong expertise in low-power design techniques, including UPF/CPF and multi-voltage systems.
• Proficiency in scripting for flow automation (Tcl, Perl, Python).

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Synopsys and Cadence physical design and timing tools.
• Hands-on physical verification closure using Calibre and power integrity analysis tools.
• Experience with IR/EM signoff and resolution at block and full-chip level.
• Background in memory tester designs, high-speed interfaces, or microprocessor architectures.
• Experience developing and enabling APR flows for new technology nodes.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent practical experience) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Architecture, or a related technical field.

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.