--- title: Senior CAD Engineer description: Micron Technology is hiring for the Senior CAD Engineer Layout/Verification/Enablement/Simulation role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-cad-engineer-layout-verification-simulation-at-micron-technology-01a1934c-4850-7711-9d7a-6c6ac82ebfab date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Micron Technology as Senior CAD Engineer Layout/Verification/Enablement/Simulation in Boise, ID. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b0ui2p.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Micron Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/micron-technology?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Boise, ID | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 31, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Micron Technology sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 653 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Micron Technology. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $153,000 – $217,000 a year (median $182,000). ## Description **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. Our CAD engineering team develops the tools, methodologies, and automation that enable advanced memory products from design through tapeout. We collaborate across design, layout, verification, and process engineering to improve design quality, productivity, and the effectiveness of our engineering workflows. As a Senior CAD Engineer, you will develop and support CAD tools and flows spanning custom IC design, layout automation, physical verification, circuit simulation, and digital implementation. You will solve complex tool and methodology challenges, help shape CAD roadmaps, and apply modern software and AI technologies to improve how engineering teams design and verify advanced memory products. **Responsibilities:** - Develop, enhance, and debug scalable CAD tools, automation, and flows for IC design, layout, simulation, verification, and tapeout - Integrate, evaluate, and qualify commercial and in-house EDA tools for production environments - Partner with design, layout, verification, and process teams to resolve workflow, methodology, and tool-integration challenges - Identify CAD methodology gaps and evaluate new EDA technologies to improve design quality, performance, and engineering productivity - Lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and provide documentation, training, and production support **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent - 4+ years of industry experience in CAD, EDA, or semiconductor design - Experience developing or supporting EDA tools and flows in custom layout, physical verification, circuit simulation, or digital implementation - Proficiency in Python and at least one additional language such as SKILL, Tcl, Perl, C, or C++, with Linux/Unix and shell scripting experience - Solid CMOS and VLSI fundamentals with practical debugging and communication skills **Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and SKILL, including layout automation or PCell development, or Calibre DRC/LVS and SVRF rule-deck development - Experience with circuit simulation, extraction, or digital implementation tools such as Spectre, HSPICE, FineSim, PrimeSim, VCS, Xcelium, StarRC, Quantus, Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, or Formality - Experience with source control, automated testing, release management, and production-quality software development - Knowledge of DRAM, HBM, NAND, or emerging memory development - Experience applying AI/ML, large language models, or Agentic AI tools to CAD automation, design, verification, debugging, or engineering support 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](https://www.micron.com/careers/benefits). Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. To learn about your **[right to work click here.](http://www.justice.gov/crt/worker-information)** To learn more about Micron, please visit **[micron.com/careers](https://www.micron.com/careers)** For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3) Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron. AI alert**:** Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification. Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc. ## Skills - Debugging - C - Perl - Cadence Xcelium - Agentic AI - VLSI Design - Quality Control - Synopsys PrimeTime - Python - Cadence Innovus - Fusion Compiler - LVS/DRC (Layout Vs Schematic / Design Rule Check) - DRAM - EDA Software - Automation - Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (Cmos) - Artificial Intelligence - NAND Flash Memory - Cadence Virtuoso - Tool Command Language Tcl - Software Development - Calibre - C++ - Bash - Simulations - Automated Testing - Computer-Aided Design - Large Language Models (Llm) - Release Management - Semiconductor Design - Cadence Spectre - Computer Engineering - Unix - Computer Science - Version Control - Physical Verification - Electrical Engineering - Communication - Machine Learning - Integrated Circuit Design - Production Support ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) ## Related - [More jobs at Micron Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/micron-technology?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electrical Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [ASIC Design Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/asic-design-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Physical Design Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/electrical-engineering/asic-design-engineer/physical-design-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/semiconductor-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33134 jobs - [Idaho](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/idaho?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 12925 jobs - [Boise, ID](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/idaho/boise?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4219 jobs - [Micron Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/micron-technology?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1078 jobs ## Related pages - [Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/semiconductor-manufacturing?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33134 jobs - [Idaho](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/idaho?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 12925 jobs - [Boise, ID](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/idaho/boise?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4219 jobs - [Micron Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/micron-technology?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1078 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)