Principal Engineer - HIG HBM Layout

Job Title

Principal Engineer - HIG HBM Layout

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end physical layout for HBM memory products, including analog, mixed-signal, custom digital blocks and full-chip integration. Work with cross-functional teams to deliver tape-outs meeting performance, power, area (PPA) and quality targets.

Experience Level

Senior level. Requires extensive experience leading layout teams and projects; posting specifies 15+ years in analog/custom layout and at least 4+ years of people/project leadership.

Responsibilities

Accountable for technical leadership, layout execution, verification closure and team development across multiple programs.

• Lead layout execution for analog, mixed-signal and custom digital blocks and full-chip integration for HBM products.
• Define and own full-chip technical decisions across analog, digital, memory, ESD, EM/IR to meet PPA targets.
• Perform and oversee layout verification activities (LVS, DRC, antenna checks) and ensure documented closure.
• Plan and track project schedules, area/time estimates, task delegation, and milestones for concurrent programs.
• Mentor and develop layout engineers; conduct design reviews and enable capability growth.
• Drive productivity improvements and automation/AI adoption to reduce layout effort and turnaround time.
• Collaborate with Design, Verification, IP and Packaging teams and support customer/product integration needs.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for the role.

• Must-have: 15+ years in analog/custom layout in advanced CMOS processes.
• Must-have: 4+ years of experience developing teams and leading projects, including multiple tape-outs.
• Must-have: Strong hands-on skills in layout, floorplanning and manual routing for critical blocks.
• Must-have: Proficiency with Cadence VLE/VXL and Calibre DRC/LVS.
• Experience running multiple custom IC layout projects concurrently across sites and time zones.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-functional, multi-site teams.

Education Requirements

BE or MTech in Electronics / VLSI Engineering.

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.