Micron
Principal CAD Engineer/Manager
$177K–$301K
San Jose, CA · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Leads the development, integration, standardization, and ongoing improvement of CAD tools and methodologies for semiconductor engineering, while mentoring engineers.
What you'll do
- Lead development of CAD tools, methodologies, build standards, and guidelines.
- Collaborate across teams to integrate CAD solutions and benchmark capabilities against industry standards.
- Coordinate maintenance and improvement of existing tools, and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in CAD tool development and management.
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor build and processes.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++; strong problem-solving and collaboration abilities.
Nice to have
- Experience managing CAD projects from concept through implementation and with commonly used industry CAD tools.
- Mentoring experience, strong communication skills, or experience with DRAM or NAND device development.
Pay
$177,000.00 - $301,000.00 a year (USD, base salary)
Tools
Python, C++, CAD
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