Senior VLSI Design Engineer (IO Design, DDR Memory)

SanDisk India Device Design Centre Pvt.Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a Senior VLSI Design Engineer (IO Design, DDR) in Bengaluru with 5–7 years of hands-on experience. You will actively contribute to high-speed DDR IO solutions for next-generation memory in advanced CMOS nodes, designing IO blocks and performing jitter analysis and timing closure.

Work with Layout, Verification, and cross-functional teams to implement robust IO designs, ensuring signal integrity and design reliability across products. 5–7 years of experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in electronics with VLSI design focus.
• Experience designing IO blocks for memory products.
• Strong knowledge of DDR4/DDR5 family.
• Proficient in high-speed IO design and layout concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-speed DDR IO solutions for memory in CMOS nodes.
• Design high-speed IO blocks, powerbus analysis, jitter and timing closure.
• Collaborate with layouts, verification, and cross-functional teams.
• Propose innovative design methodologies for future generations.

Skills

IO block design

High-speed IO

Analog & mixed-signal

DDR IO design

Jitter & timing closure

Cross-functional teamwork

Layout awareness

Signal integrity basics

Automation & scripting

Spice tool usage

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electronics or ECE with VLSI

Tools

Finesim

HSPICE

SPICE tool suite

Job description

Senior VLSI Design Engineer (IO Design, DDR) with 5 to 7 years of experience

Company 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

Actively contribute to provide High Speed DDR IO solutions for next generation Memory in advanced CMOS technology nodes. Designing high Speed IO Blocks, Powerbus analysis, Jitter / High speed timing closure Work closely within the team, cross functional teams like Layout, verification, actively participate in technical discussions and reviews. Contribute to or propose innovative design solutions and design methodologies for future generation

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Electronics & Telecommunication/Electrical engineering (VLSI Design)
• Hands-on design knowledge on both Digital custom, Analog & mixed signal design environment.
• 4+ years of Experience on IO circuit blocks used in memory products like DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR4, LPDDR5, GDDR5, GDDR6 is desirable.
• NAND Flash Design knowledge is plus
• Familiar with custom design methodology & flow, Calibration, JTAG design requirements, understanding of High-speed IO circuit design including DLL, Rx, Tx and clocking circuits
• Knowledge of High Speed layout guidelines, analog layout techniques, including floor-planning, matching, shielding and parasitic optimization
• Familiarity with package/board/Power integrity /signal integrity constraints is a plus.
• Strong communication skills & circuit design knowledge is preferred.
• Tool knowledge: spice tools: finesim, hspice & other flows
• Good automation & scripting knowledge is plus.

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 [e-mail] 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.

Experience Level Senior Level