LeadPrincipalEngineer,LayoutDesign

**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. As a Lead Principal Engineer, Layout Design at Micron, you will be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking memory solutions! This role is an outstanding opportunity to lead the physical implementation of modern DRAM and mixed-signal circuits, turning schematics and specifications into flawless, manufacturable layouts. You will collaborate with a world-class team of Circuit Designers, Verification Engineers, CAD/Methodology experts, Process Integrators, Product Engineers, Test/Probe specialists, Assembly professionals, and Marketing strategists. Together, we will drive cost, quality, reliability, time-to-market, and customer happiness through outstanding layout and build. ## Key Responsibilities * Lead the layout build and physical realization of new memory products. * Interpret device and circuit specifications to implement custom layout solutions meeting PPA (power, performance, area) and reliability targets. * Develop hierarchical layouts for analog, digital, and memory-array-related circuitry using industry-standard EDA tools. * Build block and top-level floorplans optimizing placement, routing resources, signal integrity, power delivery, and manufacturability. * Optimize layout for critical metrics such as die size/area efficiency, matching, coupling/noise, and timing. * Produce layout collateral and documentation for cross-team integration. ## Physical Verification and Tapeout Signoff * Run and debug physical verification flows and ensure closure using industry tools. * Perform parasitic extraction and work with circuit designers to assess impact on timing, power, noise, and functionality. * Resolve layout issues related to signal integrity, coupling/c