Foundry PDK Collateral Intelligence Engineer - CAD

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Welcome to a thrilling opportunity at Micron! As a Foundry PDK Collateral Intelligence Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our Engineering team, located in the vibrant city of Richardson, TX. Join us in pushing the boundaries of memory and storage solutions, crafting innovative technologies that encourage the world to learn, communicate, and advance with unparalleled speed.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the secure download of foundry collateral, including TSMC PDKs and IP bundles, ensuring strict alignment to delivery schedules and completeness.
• Install and set up PDKs, rule decks, models, and libraries in standardized environments, ensuring alignment with foundry recommendations and multi-node support.
• Implement a comprehensive validation process with unit testing, smoke testing, and regression testing to confirm that all CAD flows are validated and stable before release.
• Package and release validated PDK environments to build teams, maintaining version control and publishing comprehensive release notes and supported flow documentation.
• Develop and improve automation for PDK installation, updates, validation, and regression testing flows to improve efficiency and reduce manual setup time.
• Use of AI/LLMs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in PDK integration, CAD flows, or EDA environments within the semiconductor build or CAD support domains.
• Strong knowledge of PDK components such as DRC/LVS, extraction, models, and libraries, along with experience in custom and/or digital build flows.
• Proficiency with EDA tools like Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens, and adeptness in Linux environments and scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, and shell.
• Familiarity with tapeout flows and regression validation processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with foundries such as TSMC and IFS.
• Background in CAD automation and infrastructure, with a focus on large-scale PDK release management.
• Familiarity with version control and environment management tools, combined with strong debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and process rigor, with the ability to manage multiple releases and timelines effectively.

Embark on this outstanding journey with Micron and help us achieve flawless PDK releases that set new benchmarks in the industry!

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future.  We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget.  Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave.  Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays.  For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.

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