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Sr Design Automation Engineer, Simulation

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In-Office
Boise, ID
104K-221K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Boise, ID
104K-221K Annually
Senior level
Develop and optimize analog and digital circuit simulation and verification flows for memory design teams. Build scalable software systems, integrate EDA tools, improve design productivity, and reduce pre-silicon failures. Lead AI-assisted and automated simulation workflows, troubleshoot complex circuit issues, collaborate with global engineering teams and EDA vendors, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
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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.
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.
In this position, you will be joining a brilliant team to collaborate with Micron's various design and verification teams all over the world, support the efforts of design verification flow development, optimization, and implementation and work with cross-functional team to assure the best cost, quality, reliability, time-to-market, and customer satisfaction
We are seeking a talented CAD senior engineer specialized in analog and digital simulations to join our high-achieving engineering team. As a CAD senior engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing and simulating complex analog and digital circuits, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art products that shape our industry. You will get a chance to develop the industry's first and unique flows to enhance productivity and reduce pre-silicon failures.
Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with memory design teams and solve their daily challenges and provide complete solutions for the future.
  • Proactively identify problem areas for improvement, propose, and develop innovative solutions.
  • Develop highly scalable, and clean software systems.
  • Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve the current software flows.
  • Work with EDA vendors to evaluate and integrate EDA tools in CAD flows.
  • Lead agentic flow implementation using AI-assisted and automated workflows, applying copilot-based assistants, agentic AI flows, and rule-aware automation to circuit simulation & verification.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with 5+ years industry experience.
  • Experience in analog circuit simulation flows.
  • Expert in circuit simulation debugging with required knowledge of leading-edge circuit design and simulation methodologies.
  • Hands on experience with one of the circuit simulators (Finesim/Primesim/XA/Spectre/VCS/Xcelium etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with Cadence custom IC Virtuoso platform, Virtuoso-L, and Virtuoso-XL, schematic capture, or Synopsys custom compiler or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Develop and deploy AI-enabled methodologies for circuit simulation flows
  • Hands on with Python/Perl Object Oriented Programming.
  • Good understanding of CMOS concepts and electronic fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of Linux, LSF, shell scripting, TCL scripting, SKILL(Cadence) language.
  • Knowledge of parasitic extraction tools like StarRC/Quantus will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex circuit issues effectively.
  • Proficiency in working effectively with global teams and stakeholders.
  • Experience in EM/IR & STA (Static Timing Analysis) will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in AI/ML will be an added advantage.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$104,000.00 - $221,000.00 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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