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.
As a Principal Physical Design Engineer-DPG-LPDDR at Micron, you will work on innovative memory and storage solutions. These solutions help transform data into intelligence quickly. You will join a dedicated team collaborating to develop world-class products that set industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end RTL-to-GDSII implementation for complex SoCs across advanced technology nodes.
- Drive floor planning, power planning, CTS, place & route, timing closure, and physical signoff.
- Own PPA optimization, low-power implementation, congestion management, and design convergence.
- Lead STA, SI, EM/IR, DRC, LVS, and reliability closure to achieve tape out readiness.
- Define physical design methodologies, automation strategies, and flow improvements.
- Partner with Architecture, RTL, DFT, Verification, CAD, and Product Engineering teams to resolve complex implementation challenges.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive execution across global teams.
- Hands-on custom layout design experience is a strong value-added skill, enabling analog/mixed-signal integration, layout optimization, and advanced-node design challenges
- Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve RTL-to-GDSII design productivity, quality, and turnaround time.
- Drive adoption of Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions for physical design automation, design closure, and engineering workflow optimization.
Qualifications
- B. Tech/M. Tech in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related field.
- 15+ years of hands-on Physical Design experience with multiple successful SoC tape outs.
- Strong expertise in Floor planning, CTS, P&R, STA, Low-Power Design, Physical Verification, and Signoff.
- Hands-on experience with ICC2/Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, Calibre, and EM/IR analysis tools.
- Proficiency in Tcl, Python, Perl, or Shell scripting.
- Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale SoC RTL-to-GDSII programs, defining implementation strategy, and delivering first-pass silicon success.
- Experience in AI/ML, HPC, CPU, GPU, Networking, or Memory SoC designs.
- Demonstrated success driving physical design methodology, automation, and organizational technical excellence.
About Micron Technology, Inc.
We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications that unleash opportunities - from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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Skills Required
- B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related field
- 15+ years of hands-on Physical Design experience with multiple successful SoC tape outs
- Expertise in floor planning, power planning, CTS, place & route, and timing closure
- Experience with STA, SI, EM/IR analysis, DRC, LVS, and physical signoff
- Hands-on experience with ICC2/Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, Calibre
- Hands-on experience with EM/IR analysis tools
- Proficiency in Tcl, Python, Perl, or Shell scripting
- Proven track record leading large-scale SoC RTL-to-GDSII programs and delivering first-pass silicon success
- Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in AI/ML, HPC, CPU, GPU, Networking, or Memory SoC designs
- Demonstrated success driving physical design methodology, automation, and organizational technical excellence
- Hands-on custom layout design experience for analog/mixed-signal integration and advanced-node layout optimization
Micron Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% of pay, with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options, and access to retirement planning tools underpin long-term savings. Recent materials also note student-loan match integration counted toward the same 5% cap.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 15% discount on Micron shares, and eligible roles may receive RSUs at management discretion alongside performance bonuses. Stock and incentive components can materially lift total compensation in stronger business cycles.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options are paired with onsite or near-site health centers at many U.S. locations, an EAP with free counseling sessions, and employer HSA seed-and-match contributions. 2026 options include Blue Cross and Cigna (plus Kaiser HMO in select sites), and Boise’s onsite clinic lists about a $10 copay for covered members.
Micron Technology Insights
What We Do
We are a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. For over 45 years, our company has been instrumental to the world’s most significant technology advancements, delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.
Why Work With Us
Global opportunities, team member development, and career advancement—Micron invests in you and celebrates your skills, a growth mindset, and the tenacity to strive. At Micron, everyone innovates.
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