Lead tapeout execution and release coordination for HBM designs, manage schedules, ensure compliance with release prerequisites, and track closure of signoff items before tapeout.
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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.
Within Micron's Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG), we are developing advanced High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) solutions that enable the next generation of AI, high-performance computing, and data-centric applications. Our team collaborates across design, product, manufacturing, and ecosystem partners to deliver innovative memory technologies with exceptional quality and execution excellence.
The HBM Tapeout and Release Technical Lead plays a critical role in ensuring successful design releases into Micron manufacturing. In this role, you will drive tapeout execution, release readiness, and design governance across complex HBM programs, partnering with design, integration, verification, and product teams to deliver high-quality designs on schedule.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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 .
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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.
Within Micron's Heterogeneous Integration Group (HIG), we are developing advanced High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) solutions that enable the next generation of AI, high-performance computing, and data-centric applications. Our team collaborates across design, product, manufacturing, and ecosystem partners to deliver innovative memory technologies with exceptional quality and execution excellence.
The HBM Tapeout and Release Technical Lead plays a critical role in ensuring successful design releases into Micron manufacturing. In this role, you will drive tapeout execution, release readiness, and design governance across complex HBM programs, partnering with design, integration, verification, and product teams to deliver high-quality designs on schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Lead tapeout execution and release coordination for HBM builds, managing schedules, DBR achievements, and release readiness
- Drive preparation, review, and completion of tapeout collateral, including TOAST, RCDB, TWIT, and related release documentation
- Coordinate signoff readiness across timing, power, physical verification, integration, and other release-critical activities
- Ensure database quality, completeness, traceability, and signoff evidence are in place prior to tapeout
- Manage release risks, waivers, open items, and governance processes while maintaining strong release discipline across programs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience with SoC, memory, or semiconductor tapeout execution and design release processes
- Strong knowledge of DBR processes, tapeout checklists, release governance, and signoff methodologies
- Hands-on experience preparing or reviewing TOAST, RCDB, TWIT, or equivalent tapeout artifacts
- Demonstrated ability to manage release readiness, risk tracking, and progress in deadline-focused environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience
- Experience coordinating cross-functional design, verification, physical design, and product engineering teams through tapeout
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Experience with formal program or project management tools and methodologies
- Experience working with Agentic AI tools to assist with design and verification
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 .
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
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