Principal Layout Designer, Pathfinding

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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.

We are searching for a Principal Layout Designer Pathfinding for Microns HBM Team in Folsom California! You will be working for intensive applications such as artificial intelligence high performance computing solution and High Bandwidth Memory. You will be collaborating with peer teams crossing Microns global footprint in a multiple projects-based environment!

Whats Encouraged Daily:

• Responsible for Design and development of critical analog mixed-signal custom digital block and full chip level integration support.
• Perform verification like LVS/DRC/Antenna quality check and support documentation.
• Responsible for on-time delivery of block-level layouts with acceptable quality.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in planning area/time estimation scheduling and execution to meet project schedule/milestones in multiple project environment.
• Ability to guide junior team-members in their execution of Sub block-level layouts & review critical items.
• Chip in to effective project-management.
• Effectively communicating with Global engineering teams to assure the success of layout project.

How To Qualify:

• 14 years of proven experience in analog/custom layout design in advanced CMOS process in various technology nodes (Planar FinFET )
• Expertise in Cadence VLE/VXL and Mentor Graphic Calibre DRC/LVS is a must.
• Should have hands-on experience in crafting layout of critical blocks such as Temperature sensor PLL ADC DAC LDO Bandgap Ref Generators Charge Pump Current Mirrors Comparator Differential Amplifier etc.
• Good understanding of Analog Layout fundamentals (. Matching Electro-migration Latch-up coupling crosstalk IR-drop active and passive static device parasitics etc.)
• Understanding layout effects on the circuit such as speed capacitance power and area etc.
• Ability to understand design constraints and implement high-quality layouts
• Ability to understand design hierarchy and different architectures for Memory designs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in physical verification of custom layout.
• Multiple Tape out support experience will be an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

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