Technologist, Mask Design Engineering

Sandisk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a Mask Design Technologist in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The role involves developing and optimizing circuit layouts across analog, digital, and mixed-signal domains, ensuring compliance with design specifications.

Candidates should have over 14 years in IC layout design, proficiency in DRC/LVS tools, and strong communication skills for effective collaboration. Sandisk is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated.

Qualifications

• Over 14 years of expertise in custom full-chip layouts across analog, digital, and mixed-signal domains.
• Extensive experience with power distribution strategies and signal planning.
• Highly skilled in layout automation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize peripheral and core circuit layouts for Analog, Digital, and Mixed-signal domains.
• Perform DRC and LVS verification along with sign-off methodologies.
• Analyze and implement full-chip power distribution strategies.

Skills

IC Layout Design

Design Rule Check (DRC)

Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)

Power Distribution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Tools

Layout Verification Tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities – Mask Design Technologist

• Layout Design & Optimization: Develop and optimize peripheral and core circuit layouts for Analog, Digital, and Mixed-signal domains, ensuring adherence to design specifications, performance requirements, and foundry rules.
• Design Verification: Perform DRC (Design Rule Check) and LVS (Layout Versus Schematic) verification, parasitic extraction, and sign-off methodologies to guarantee design integrity and first-pass success.
• Power Distribution & Floorplanning: Analyze and implement full-chip power distribution strategies and floorplanning optimization to ensure efficient electrical performance, minimize parasitics, and reduce die size.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design and process engineering teams across multiple sites to resolve issues, align methodologies, and drive project success while maintaining high standards of accuracy and consistency.

Your Experience and Role Expectation

• Extensive IC Layout Design: Over 14 years of proven expertise in custom full-chip layouts across analog, digital, and mixed-signal domains, with deep understanding of power distribution and signal planning.
• Tool Proficiency: Highly skilled in industry-standard layout verification tools (DRC/LVS, parasitic extraction, and sign-off methodologies).
• Floorplanning Expertise: Strong background in floorplanning strategies and placement optimization to minimize parasitics and reduce die size using a correct-by-construction approach.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Adept at working with multi-site, cross-disciplinary teams and managing small teams to drive project success.
• Communication & Methodology: Strong verbal and written communication skills with knowledge of layout automation techniques and a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement and efficiency.

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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