Foundry PDK / Collateral Integration Engineer (CAD/EDA)

Position Overview:

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!

Key Responsibilities

Collateral Acquisition & Access Control

• 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

PDK Installation & Environment Setup

• 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

Validation & Testing (Core Responsibility)

• Complete PDK validation pipeline:

1. Smoke testing of end-to-end CAD flows

• Confirm that all validation checkpoints are satisfied before transferring to establish teams

Release Management

• 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

Documentation & Traceability

• Detail PDK versions per project/tapeout
• Record collateral dependencies and configurations
• Ensure reproducibility of build environments and signoff flows

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop automation for validation and regression testing flows
• Improve efficiency and reduce manual setup time

Collaboration Across Multiple Functions

• Work closely with:

• Experience with EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens)

• Familiarity with tapeout flows and regression validation

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Key Proficiencies

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and process difficulty
• Ability to lead multiple releases and timelines
• Effective cross-team communication

Success Metrics

• First-pass success rate of PDK releases
• Time from collateral receipt to validated release
• Regression stability versus previous versions
• Reduction in manual install/test effort via automation

Join us and be a member of a crew that's making history in the semiconductor industry! Your knowledge will support the development of the future of AI and next-generation technologies. Let's in