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How much do ic layout designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for ic layout designer in the United States is $41.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an IC layout designer?

An IC Layout Designer is responsible for creating the physical design of integrated circuits (ICs) based on schematics provided by circuit designers. They use specialized software tools to arrange transistors, resistors, capacitors, and interconnections while ensuring proper functionality, manufacturability, and performance. Their role involves optimizing layouts for power, area, and signal integrity while adhering to design rules and foundry guidelines. IC Layout Designers work closely with circuit designers and verification engineers to meet project specifications and ensure successful chip fabrication.

What does an IC layout designer do?

As an IC Layout Designer, your typical day involves interpreting circuit schematics, translating them into physical layouts using specialized EDA tools, and running verification checks to ensure compliance with design and manufacturing rules. You will collaborate closely with circuit designers and verification engineers to address layout-related challenges and optimize designs for performance, area, and yield. Regular communication and feedback sessions are common, as is updating documentation and maintaining clear records of design changes. These tasks help ensure project timelines are met and high-quality integrated circuits are delivered.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an IC layout designer?

To thrive as an IC Layout Designer, you need a strong background in semiconductor physics, circuit design principles, and experience with industry-standard layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso or Synopsys Custom Compiler, often supported by a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Familiarity with DRC/LVS verification, PDKs, and EDA tools, as well as knowledge of relevant process nodes, is essential. Attention to detail, effective teamwork, and strong communication skills enable designers to collaborate with circuit engineers and deliver precise layouts under tight deadlines. These competencies ensure the creation of optimized, reliable integrated circuits while meeting stringent performance and manufacturability requirements.

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Staff Layout Designer - Pathfinding

Micron

Richardson, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Micron Technology rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

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.

Develops and prepares multi-dimensional layouts and detailed drawings of the semiconductor devices from schematics and related geometry provided by design engineering. Work may be completed through use of CAD or other computerized equipment. Checks dimensions, writes specifications, and verifies completed drawings, artwork or digitized plots. May check design layouts and detailed drawings.

Position overview:
As a Staff Layout Designer, you will develop and prepare multi-dimensional layouts. You will provide detailed drawings of semiconductor devices from schematics and related geometry provided by design engineers, verify data integrity, and take the lead in major block developments. You'll be expected to communicate effectively with other functional groups across global sites, e.g. TD, design, verification, and CAD.We're seeking a self-starter who can learn rapidly and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Responsibilities:

  • Organize and prioritize logistics and resource allocations to meet scheduled deadlines and proactively develop methodologies for issue resolution
  • Contribute to group management and technical innovation
  • Assign resources, schedule tasks, provide direction, and deliver quality-controlled results
  • Contribute to projects in a globally distributed design/layout environment
  • Effectively mentor junior team members
  • Contribute to the improvement of layout efficiency through the development of automation and new methodologies; Lead, plan, and deliver major blocks and product revisions.

Minimum qualifications:

  • AS or Bachelor's in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field plus 10 years of direct experience in semiconductor layout design
  • Deep working knowledge of EDA tools (i.e. Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, Calibre)
  • Demonstrate a strong ability to debug problems through root-cause analysis, find effective and efficient solutions, and collaborate with the engineering staff
  • Skilled in developing and applying custom layout, floorplanning, signal-planning and powerplanning methodologies
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • In-depth understanding of design rules and delivering quality layouts
  • Strong physical verification analysis and debugging skills

Preferred qualifications:

  • 10+ years direct experience in semiconductor layout design
  • BS degree in a related field
  • Project leadership in quality optimization, die size shrinkage
  • IC layout design experience with NAND, DRAM and/or SRAM
  • Programming skills and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to layout workflow

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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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.

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