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Micron Technology

Principal CAD Engineer

  • Office
  • 6+ years

Salary

$186,000/ year

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Description

The company has spent more than 40 years building memory and semiconductor technologies, and its international team includes innovators and scientists.

Its work centres on memory and storage solutions that help turn information into intelligence.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the building of advanced CAD tools and the methods used to create them.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to put CAD solutions into practice and connect them with other systems.
  • Set the standards and guidelines for how CAD builds are made.
  • Mentor and guide engineers while keeping the environment inclusive and collaborative.
  • Organise the upkeep and upgrading of current CAD tools so they run reliably.

Requirements

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Show a record of developing and managing CAD tools.
  • Have solid knowledge of semiconductor build processes.
  • Solve problems well and collaborate effectively within a varied group.
  • Program in languages such as Python and C++.
  • Have hands-on experience applying AI/ML, LLMs, or advanced automation to real engineering problems.
  • Preferred: have taken CAD projects from concept through to implementation.
  • Preferred: know the CAD tools and software widely used in the industry.
  • Preferred: have a record of mentoring and developing early-career engineers.
  • Preferred: communicate complex technical ideas clearly.
  • Preferred: have experience developing DRAM or NAND devices.

Conditions

The US base salary range the company estimates for this full-time role is $186,000.00 to $317,000.00 a year.

That figure is base pay only and excludes bonus, equity, and benefits, which may be offered separately.

Pay within the range depends on role, level, location, knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training, and the range may change with business needs.

A recruiter can give the specific range for your preferred location during hiring.

Details on your right to work are linked from the posting.

Candidates may use AI tools to improve their application materials, but all information must be accurate, and fabricated or misrepresented qualifications lead to immediate disqualification.

For US sites, help with the application and reasonable accommodations is available on request.

The company prohibits child labour, follows applicable labour laws and standards, and does not charge candidates recruitment fees.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans in all locations.
  • Income protection if you cannot work due to illness or injury.
  • Paid family leave.
  • A paid time-off program and paid holidays.
  • Additional compensation may include bonuses and equity.
  • Full benefit details are in the Benefits Guide on the careers site.

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About the company

Micron Technology

Offices in San Jose, United States, United States

Also hiring in Austin, United States

4 of their 126 open roles are remote

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Details11 facts · Role, Location, Compensation, Employment
Tech stack
  • Python
  • C++
  • LLMs
Seniority
Principal
Type
Full-time
Equity
Equity offered
Region
United States
Pay period
Annual
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Role

Category
Development
Seniority
Principal
Experience
40+ years
Tech stack
  • Python
  • C++
  • LLMs

Location

Work model
Office
Region
United States
Offices
  • San Jose, United States
  • United States

Compensation

Salary
$186,000 / year
Pay period
Annual
Equity
Equity offered

Employment

Type
Full-time

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