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Micron Technology

Makes memory and storage chips for AI and PCs

DRAM Design Technology Layout Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Jalisco, Mexico
In Person
Hardware EngineeringSilicon & ASIC Design

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with an electrical engineering background.
  • At least 3 years of experience in layout design in an advanced CMOS process.
  • Ability to perform IP layout development and physical verification for complex designs according to provided specifications.
  • Expertise in layout area and routing optimization, design rules, yield, and reliability issues.
  • Understanding of layout fundamentals, including electromigration, latch-up, coupling, crosstalk, IR drop, parasitic analysis, matching, and shielding.
  • Adequate knowledge of schematics and ability to collaborate with circuit designers and the CAD team.
  • Understanding of layout effects on circuit speed, capacitance, power, and area.
  • Problem-solving skills for area, power, performance, and physical verification issues in custom layout.
  • Experience with Cadence tools, including Virtuoso schematic editor, Virtuoso Layout L and XL, and Mentor Calibre verification tools.
  • Proficiency in device matching, parasitic analysis, electromigration, and isolation techniques.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and guide and provide technical support to fellow team members.
Responsibilities
  • Translate schematics into layouts used to create fabrication reticules, meeting engineering and process criteria for assigned DRAM products.
  • Organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines, and develop methodologies for issue resolution.
  • Work with Design and other engineering groups to apply multiple layout techniques to the design and verification of digital and analog circuits.
  • Understand and apply circuit design protocols, fab processes, mask generation techniques, and tapeout processes and procedures.
  • Design and develop IP layouts used in DRAM chips.
  • Perform layout verification, including LVS, DRC, and EM, as well as quality checks and documentation.
  • Deliver block-level layouts on time and with acceptable quality.
  • Plan, estimate area and time, schedule, delegate, and execute work to meet project schedules across multiple projects.
  • Contribute to effective project management.
  • Plan and detail layouts, and present materials for review by global teams.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams in India, Japan, the United States, and other global teams to ensure layout project success.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of SKILL coding and layout automation.
  • Ability to work independently toward goals and manage multiple tasks.
  • Leadership skills.

About the company

Micron Technology designs and manufactures memory and storage chips, mainly DRAM and NAND flash, used in data centers, PCs, phones, cars and industrial equipment. It is one of only three companies that make HBM, the stacked high-bandwidth memory placed beside processors in AI servers, and it is the largest memory chipmaker based in the United States. Unlike chip designers that outsource production, Micron runs its own fabs and assembly sites in the United States and across Asia. It earns money by selling chips, memory modules and solid-state drives to cloud providers, device makers and distributors. Micron was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Boise, Idaho

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is surging: in September 2026, Micron reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $133.19 billion, up from $37.38 billion.
  • Boise is hiring: in August 2026, Micron planned about 3,500 direct jobs at two Idaho fabs opening from 2027.
  • Sales are locked in early: by October 2026, most of Micron's 2027 HBM supply was contracted at higher prices.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue is concentrated: about half of Micron's sales came from its top ten customers in each of three years.
  • Departing engineers face scrutiny: in September 2026, Micron sued rival YMTC for hiring away at least 20 engineers.
  • Boise is feeling the strain: an August 2026 report found the $50 billion Idaho buildout straining local infrastructure.

What makes Micron Technology unique

  • AI memory is a three-player club: only Micron, SK hynix and Samsung make HBM, the stacked memory inside AI servers.
  • It owns its factories: Micron makes chips in Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, the U.S., Malaysia, China and India.
  • Data centers drive the business: its two data center units made $34.28 billion of quarterly revenue reported September 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

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Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
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