Foundry PDK / Collateral Integration Engineer (CAD/EDA)

Micron • Richardson, TX

8h

About The Position

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world, and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) is at the center of that transformation. As a Senior or Staff Engineer on the Dry Etch R&D team, you will play a key role in developing and scaling plasma‑based etch processes that enable next‑generation packaging technologies. This role offers deep technical ownership, broad cross‑functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence long‑term technology roadmaps from early research through high‑volume manufacturing. 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. Are you eager to be a pioneer in AI and semiconductor breakthroughs? At Micron, we invite a passionate Staff Engineer, Collateral Integration Engineer to join our upbeat group. This opportunity offers the chance to work on innovative technology within a team-oriented environment that values your individual contributions!

Requirements

• Experience with EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens)
• Linux environments and scripting (Python, Tcl, shell)
• Familiarity with tapeout flows and regression validation
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and process difficulty
• Ability to lead multiple releases and timelines
• Effective cross-team communication

Nice To Haves

• Experience with foundry interfaces (TSMC, IFS, etc.)
• Background in CAD automation and infrastructure
• Experience with large-scale PDK release management
• Knowledge of version control and environment management systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate secure download of foundry collateral (e.g., TSMC PDKs, IP bundles) from approved channels
• Track delivery schedules and completeness of collateral versus plan
• Enforce NDA and access-control policies for restricted foundry data
• Install and configure PDKs, rule decks, models, and libraries in standardized environments
• Align toolchain versions with foundry recommendations
• Maintain directory structures and environment setup for multi-node support
• Complete PDK validation pipeline: Unit testing (DRC/LVS/ERC/PERC, models, libraries)
• Smoke testing of end-to-end CAD flows
• Regression testing versus prior PDK releases
• Confirm that all validation checkpoints are satisfied before transferring to establish teams
• Package and distribute validated PDK environments to form teams
• Maintain version control across collateral, PDK, and EDA toolchains
• Publish release notes and supported flow documentation
• Detail PDK versions per project/tapeout
• Record collateral dependencies and configurations
• Ensure reproducibility of build environments and signoff flows
• Develop automation for validation and regression testing flows
• Improve efficiency and reduce manual setup time
• Work closely with: Foundry partners for issue resolution
• Work closely with: Custom and/or digital build flows

Benefits

• choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• paid family leave
• robust paid time-off program
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed