Technologist, ASIC Design Engineer

Sandisk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data solutions seeks an experienced ASIC Engineer to join their LDPC team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing ASICs with a focus on LDPC applications. This role demands a deep knowledge of verification methodologies and collaboration across teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in ASIC design and development.
• Strong expertise in digital design and verification methodologies.
• Knowledge of LDPC algorithms and their implementation in ASICs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ASIC architectures for LDPC applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful ASIC integration.
• Conduct simulations and feasibility studies to validate ASIC performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

BSc in Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Mentor Graphics

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ASIC Engineer to join our LDPC team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing ASICs for LDPC applications. This role requires a deep understanding of digital design, verification methodologies, and LDPC algorithms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Design and develop ASIC architectures for LDPC applications based on specifications and requirements.
• Implement RTL coding using hardware description languages such as Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of hardware tools.
• Familiar with verification plans using UVM and SystemVerilog - Advantage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system architects, software engineers, and layout engineers to ensure successful ASIC integration.
• Conduct system-level simulations and feasibility studies to validate ASIC performance.
• Optimize designs for low power consumption and high reliability.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Document all phases of ASIC design and development for future reference and maintenance.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in ASIC design and LDPC algorithms.

Qualifications

Required :

• BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in ASIC design and development.
• Strong expertise in digital design and verification methodologies.
• Proficiency in hardware description languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog).
• Experience with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics.
• Knowledge of LDPC algorithms and their implementation in ASICs.

Skills :

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 08 / 06 / 2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.