Staff Engineer, VLSI Design Engineering

Sandisk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk seeks an experienced verification engineer in Bengaluru to lead IP, sub-system, and SoC verification using UVM. You will develop verification environments, reusable components, and SVAs, while driving functional coverage and collaborating with RTL and post-silicon teams.

Requirements include 8–11 years in VLSI verification, strong C/Verilog/SystemVerilog skills, and hands-on with Xcellium, Verdi, and JasperGold. Mentoring and automation efforts are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 8 to 11 years of relevant experience in VLSI verification.
• Advanced proficiency in C, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
• Hands-on with Xcellium, Verdi, and JasperGold verification tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead test plan development and verification for IP blocks, subsystems and SoCs.
• Design verification environments using UVM frameworks.
• Develop reusable verification components: BFM, monitors, checkers, scoreboards.
• Drive coverage-driven verification and functional closure.
• Create and maintain SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA).
• Collaborate with RTL designers and post-silicon validation teams.
• Build verification automation tools and scripts; mentor juniors.

Skills

C

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM

Xcellium

Verdi

JasperGold

diagnostic debugging

communication skills

Education

B.E./B.Tech in ECE/VLSI/Electrical Eng

M.Tech preferred

Tools

NDA tools

verif tools suite

Job description

• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: VLSI Design Engineering

Company Description

Sandiskunderstands 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.

Sandiskmeets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibilityforward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globallyforinnovation, performance and quality.

Sandiskhas two facilities recognized by the World EconomicForum as part of the Global Lighthouse Networkforadvanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthousesforbreakthroughs 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 movingforward.

Job Description

Job responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, verification strategies, and verification infrastructure for complex IP blocks, sub-systems, and SoC designs
• Design and implement verification environments using industry-standard UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) frameworks
• Develop reusable and scalable verification components, including bus functional models, monitors, checkers, and scoreboards
• Drive functional coverage-driven verification closure and ensure comprehensive design validation including Functional Coverage planning, development, debug and closure
• Develop and maintain System Verilog Assertions (SVA) for design verification, including coding, porting, and maintenance activities
• Collaborate with design architects, RTL designers, and post-silicon validation teams to ensure seamless verification integration
• Create and optimize verification automation tools and scripts to enhance design and verification productivity
• Investigate, debug, and perform root-cause analysis of design failures through cross-functional team collaboration
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of verification methodologies and best practices

Qualifications

8 to 11 years of relevant experience

- Education:

B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech in ECE/VLSI/Electrical Engineering

Skills Required/Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), VLSI, or Electrical Engineering; Master's degree preferred
• Advanced proficiency in C, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard verification tools including Xcellium, Verdi, and JasperGold formal verification tools
• Demonstrated expertise across the complete verification lifecycle, including planning, testbench development, test case development, regression management, coverage analysis, debugging, and sign-off
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and manage stakeholder relationships effectively
• Bring in AI/ML/Automation based initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to adapt to dynamic project requirements and deliver results under challenging schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NAND flash memory protocols and memory design verification
• Track record of mentoring junior engineers and contributing to process improvements
• Experience with formal verification methodologies and assertion-based verification
• Relevant end to end Verification tools exposure from leading EDA vendors

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.

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