Staff, VLSI Design Engineering (Verification) with 8-12 years of experience

Sandisk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk Bengaluru is seeking a Staff, VLSI Design Engineering (Verification) with 8-12 years of experience to lead verification of complex IP blocks and SoCs. The role focuses on developing test plans, verification environments using UVM, and closing functional verification with strong collaboration across design and validation teams.

You will mentor engineers, drive verification automation, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring silicon quality and on-time delivery in a

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in VLSI design verification.
• Advanced proficiency in C, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
• Hands-on with Xcelium, Verdi and JasperGold tools.
• Ability to lead projects and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead verification plans, strategies and infrastructure for complex IP blocks, sub-systems, and SoC designs.
• Design and implement verification environments using UVM frameworks.
• Develop reusable verification components, including buses, monitors, checkers and scoreboards.
• Develop and maintain SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) for design verification.
• Collaborate with design architects, RTL designers and post-silicon teams to ensure verification integration.
• Create and optimize verification automation tools and scripts to enhance productivity.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement of verification methodologies.

Skills

C

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering / VLSI / Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Xcelium

Verdi

JasperGold

Job description

Staff, VLSI Design Engineering (Verification) with 8-12 years of experience

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

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.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer, VLSI Design Engineering to lead verification efforts for complex IP blocks and fullchip designs. In this role, you will drive functional verification closure, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure design quality and silicon success.

Key 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
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 8 to 12years of relevant experience in VLSI design verification
• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), VLSI, or Electrical Engineering; Master's degree preferred
• Advanced proficiency in C, Verilog, System Verilog, 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
• Willingness to learn new tools and related methodologies
• 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

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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