> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/276933-member-of-technical-staff-pf-physical-design-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/276933-member-of-technical-staff-pf-physical-design-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Member of Technical Staff-PF Physical Design Lead - **Company:** Micron Technology, Inc. - **Location:** Folsom, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Software Debugging, Dynamic Random-Access Memory, Linux Virtual Server, Physical Design - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5ab5d75cea34876c ## About the Role Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or related field, and 8 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Position requires: 1. Semiconductor process flow, mask levels, construction of active and passive devices 2. DRC and Layout vs. Schematic (LVS) verification ## Description Lead the layout effort and contribute to the design by suggesting solutions for the optimization of Memory, Logic, and Analog circuits for DRAM and other memory technologies. Understanding and execution of layout methodology from initial chip plan to tape-out. Collaborate with design teams to meet floor planning, placement, and routing requirements. Ability to debug problems, find effective solutions without any supervision, and negotiate with the design engineering staff. Communicate effectively across functional groups e.g. TD, design, verification, and CAD. Deliver a test chip, a revision core, or a revision chip independently or lead a layout team. Drive innovation and be proactive in identifying and flagging design issues, performance problems, and opportunities to improve design and layout-driven performance and reduce power consumption. Parasitic modeling extraction and assisting design engineers, reticle experiments, and required tape-out revisions. May telecommute part-time. ## Related Videos - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Server Side Serverless in Swift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/133-server-side-serverless-in-swift) - [Building a fully automated escape room](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/735-building-a-fully-automated-escape-room) - [Using AI Without Losing Your Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2045-using-ai-without-losing-your-skills) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons) - [Dev Digest 188: CfP time, the risks of NPM and IKEA algorithms](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/635-dev-digest-188-cfp-time-the-risks-of-npm-and-ikea-algorithms)