New College Grad - EDA/CAD Engineer

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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.

The Memory CAD Engineering organization plays a critical role in enabling Micron’s custom memory design teams through advanced design automation, workflow innovation, and engineering productivity solutions. The AI Design Enablement team focuses on applying AI-Assisted methods, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and advanced automation technologies to real semiconductor design challenges. By partnering closely with design, layout, verification, and CAD teams worldwide, the organization develops scalable solutions that accelerate development, improve design quality, and enhance engineering efficiency across custom memory workflows.

We are seeking an EDA/CAD Engineer with hands-on experience in AI, Machine Learning (ML), LLMs, or advanced automation. In this role, you will apply expertise in IC design, layout, verification, simulation, and design automation to identify and deliver high-value AI-Enabled solutions that improve engineering productivity, quality, and development cycle time. This position offers the opportunity to build on a strong CAD foundation while expanding your impact in AI-driven design enablement.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and deploy software, automation, and AI-Assisted solutions that improve IC build workflows across physical build, validation, modeling, and tape-out activities.

• Develop and enhance AI-Enabled tools, Agents, and workflow automation that improve engineering productivity and design team efficiency.

• Collaborate with global design, layout, verification, and CAD teams to identify and implement high-impact opportunities for automation, Generative AI, and AI-Assisted design enablement.

• Build and maintain CAD tools, workflow integrations, and supporting technical content for design teams.

• Evaluate, qualify, deploy, and integrate EDA tools, LLM-based capabilities, and AI-Enhanced workflows to address practical custom IC design challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• Hands-on experience applying AI, ML, LLMs, Generative AI, or advanced automation techniques to solve real-world engineering problems.

• Strong programming skills in Python with experience developing maintainable software, automation solutions, or engineering productivity tools; familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, AI-Assisted workflows, and/or Agent-based automation concepts.

• Knowledge of CMOS design, custom layout, circuit verification, and semiconductor design fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom memory design, including DDR, LPDDR, HBM, NAND, or related memory architectures.

• Experience with physical verification flows and tools such as Calibre DRC, LVS, and LPE.

• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, SKILL programming, parameterized cells, or custom design environments.

• Experience with circuit simulation tools such as HSPICE or Spectre, and familiarity with digital verification methodologies.

• Experience integrating LLM APIs, AI Assistants, Agentic AI solutions, or related AI capabilities into engineering tools and workflows; familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Scikit-learn and Linux-based software development environments.

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

$64,000.00 - $159,000.00 a year

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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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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