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Intern - HBM SoC Physical Design Engineer

Micron Technology
Folsom, USA
Full-time
Intern · 0–2 years experience
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Responsibilities

  • Support the physical implementation of SoC design blocks, including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and physical optimization activities.
  • Analyze timing, power, area, congestion, and physical verification results to find opportunities for design improvement and optimization.
  • Assist with static timing analysis, timing closure, and debugging across multiple operating modes and process corners.
  • Develop and enhance automation tools, scripts, reports, and workflows using Python, Tcl, shell scripting, and AI-assisted solutions.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to document results, participate in design reviews, and present technical findings.

Minimum Qualifications

0-2 years of relevant experience through internships, research, coursework, or academic projects in ASIC design, VLSI, digital IC design, computer architecture, or physical design.

Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Knowledge of ASIC design flow concepts, including synthesis, place-and-route, static timing analysis, and physical verification.

Understanding of timing fundamentals such as setup/hold analysis, clock skew, timing constraints, and critical path analysis.

Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl, and/or Shell.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and large language models (LLMs) such as Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience through coursework, research, or internships with RTL-to-GDSII implementation flows.

Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools such as Cadence Innovus/Tempus, Synopsys ICC2/PrimeTime, Siemens Calibre, or equivalent platforms.

Knowledge of multi-mode, multi-corner timing analysis, power intent methodologies, power delivery networks, or IR/EM analysis.

Understanding of DRC, LVS, parasitic extraction, signal integrity, clock tree synthesis, or congestion analysis concepts.

Experience developing automation solutions, dashboards, or engineering workflows using Python, Tcl, or related scripting languages.

Interest in HBM, DRAM, advanced packaging, memory-centric SoCs, or high-performance digital design.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

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.

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