Senior Principal NVM - Non-Volatile Memory

Onsemi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi in Bengaluru, Karnataka, seeks a Senior principal Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Architect to lead embedded memory IP development for automotive and industrial SoCs. You will define architecture for EEPROM, ReRAM, and embedded Flash and drive silicon-level memory solutions from concept to production.

The role requires deep memory technology expertise, leadership across device tech, design, reliability, and product integration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering
• 12+ years semiconductor memory design experience
• Deep expertise in Embedded EEPROM, Embedded Flash, or ReRAM
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership across memory architecture, design, reliability, and product integration

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture of embedded NVM IP including EEPROM, ReRAM, and embedded Flash.
• Develop memory architecture specifications covering: Array organization, Peripheral architecture, High-voltage generation, Read/write algorithms, Program/erase operations, ECC implementation, Redundancy, Built-In Self Test (BIST), DFT architecture, Security features.
• Collaborate with process integration teams to optimize memory bitcells and process options.
• Define memory compiler requirements supporting multiple capacities, word widths, redundancy options, and customer configurability.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical decision making across cross-functional teams.
• Develop product roadmaps for next-generation embedded NVM technologies.
• Drive silicon bring-up, characterization, failure analysis, and design improvements.
• Support customer engagements on architecture, reliability, qualification, and technology capabilities.
• Mentor junior architects and design engineers.

Skills

Embedded EEPROM

Embedded Flash

ReRAM

Memory architecture

Memory bitcell operation

Write drivers

High-voltage circuits

Electrical engineering

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Senior principal Non-Volatile Memory (EEPROM / ReRAM / Flash)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Senior principal to lead the definition, architecture, and development of next-generation embedded memory IP solutions for automotive, industrial, AI, and mixed-signal SoCs. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in EEPROM, ReRAM, or Embedded Flash technologies and have a proven track record of delivering silicon-proven memory architectures from concept through production.

This role requires strong technical leadership across device technology, memory architecture, circuit design, compiler development, reliability, and product integration while working closely with process development, analog, digital, verification, layout, product engineering, and system architects.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Define the architecture of embedded NVM IP including EEPROM, ReRAM, and embedded Flash.
• Develop memory architecture specifications covering:
  • Array organization
  • Peripheral architecture
  • High-voltage generation
  • Read/write algorithms
  • Program/erase operations
  • ECC implementation
  • Redundancy
  • Built-In Self Test (BIST)
  • DFT architecture
  • Security features
• Collaborate with process integration teams to optimize memory bitcells and process options.
• Define memory compiler requirements supporting multiple capacities, word widths, redundancy options, and customer configurability.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical decision making across cross-functional teams.
• Develop product roadmaps for next-generation embedded NVM technologies.
• Drive silicon bring-up, characterization, failure analysis, and design improvements.
• Support customer engagements on architecture, reliability, qualification, and technology capabilities.
• Mentor junior architects and design engineers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of semiconductor memory design experience.
• Deep expertise in one or more of:
  • Embedded EEPROM
  • Embedded Flash
  • ReRAM
• Strong understanding of:
  • Memory bitcell operation
  • Sense amplifiers
  • Write drivers
  • Charge pumps
  • High-voltage circuits
  • Reference generation
  • Timing architecture
• Experience with automotive-grade memory development.
• Knowledge of semiconductor reliability including:
  • Endurance
  • Retention
  • Read disturb
  • Write disturb
  • Cycling degradation
  • HTOL
  • Electromigration
  • Data retention qualification
  • Experience bringing multiple memory products to production

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

Location: 5th, 6th and 7th Floor, 75/76/85, Cignus-1, BENGALURU, Karnataka, 560066, IN.