Staff Layout Engineer, DDEG

Job Title

Staff Layout Engineer, DDEG

Role Summary

Translate schematics into manufacturable layouts for advanced DRAM. Implement and verify custom digital, memory, and analog circuit layouts, collaborate with Design, Process Integration, and CAD teams, and develop methods and automation to improve productivity and delivery predictability.

Experience Level

Senior (Staff-level). Preferred 3+ years of semiconductor custom/memory/analog layout experience is indicated in the preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality block-level layouts, verification, and automation while coordinating schedules and mentoring team members.

• Produce manufacturable layouts from schematic and floorplan through final design, ensuring design intent and process-rule compliance.
• Perform layout verification (LVS, DRC) and quality checks; improve verification tools and methodologies.
• Develop and document layout methods, scripts, and automation (e.g., SKILL, Python); codify solutions into guides and SOPs.
• Coordinate with global partners to support tapeout/mask generation and meet delivery schedules.
• Lead layout planning for assigned blocks or sub-projects; provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Familiarity with layout tools and methodologies, including Cadence Virtuoso VXL and Calibre for DRC/LVS.
• Exposure to semiconductor custom, memory, or analog layout.
• Solid understanding of CMOS processes, design rules, and layout-dependent effects.
• Proven problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and quality focus when working with ambiguous problems.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

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.