Staff Engineer, Physical Design
Core
Lead the physical design, layout, and optimization of Memory/Logic/Analog circuits for next-generation memory products.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Physical Design (IC Design)
Builds
High-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory chips
Domain
Semiconductor / Memory & Storage
Required skills
Floor-planning, placement, routing, timing closure (STA), DRC/LVS/EM/IR sign-off, block-level integration, automation scripting (Tcl/SKILL/Python), cross-functional collaboration (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR113773-staff-engineer-physical-design-at-micron)
Preferred skills
AI flow integration, mentorship of junior engineers, standardization of design methodologies
Technologies
LEF/DEF/GDS/ETM/ILM, SDC, Tcl, SKILL, Python, make-based flows
Responsibilities
Lead layout process including floor-planning, placement, and routing; Perform top-level virtual flat placement and global routing; Execute full APR flow on digital blocks; Automate design flows and leverage AI for process improvement; Collaborate with Marketing, Test, and Process Integration groups for manufacturability.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC design with mentorship responsibilities