Senior Technologist Datapath Design Engineer and Circuit Design Engineer, VLSI Design Engineering

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk Memory Technology Group seeks a senior electrical engineer to lead the design of high-speed datapath circuits for next-generation 3D NAND memory. You will own transistor- and gate-level circuit design, focusing on page buffers and data paths, while coordinating with silicon characterization teams.

Responsibilities include block-level simulations, RTL design in Verilog, and silicon debugging. You will present detailed reports and collaborate across teams to solve complex memory issues,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience in data path design (Nand, DRAM, LPDDR or HBM)
• Knowledge in decoding concept and redundancy concept
• Knowledge and/or experience in Nand page buffer design
• Knowledge and/or experience in RTL design
• Knowledge and/or experience in non-volatile memory design (NAND flash memory cell operation in particular) is a big advantage
• Knowledge and/or experience in High speed I/O circuit is a big plus
• A strong device background and experience with evaluating new process technologies for use in design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design circuits at transistor level and gate level for leading-edge 3D NAND flash memory focusing on high-speed datapath circuit design and page buffers design.
• Perform block level and full chip circuit simulations to meet all performance specifications.
• RTL design, synthesis, static timing analysis and verification in verilog for page buffer and data path control logics.
• Conduct silicon debugging and evaluation with micro-probing.
• Collaborate with characterization engineers to fully characterize silicon, and partner with other designers to develop solutions for silicon issues.
• Generate detailed technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Data path design

RTL design

NAND flash memory

High-speed I/O

3D memory design

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verilog HDL

Job 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.

Description

The Memory Technology Group is at the core of the Legacy Sandisk Engineering Organization. We are building a cutting edge 3D memory in our multiple billion dollars Fab. Our memory provides performance, power, and endurance at a lower cost but on quality. The Memory Technology organization is a strategic entity for the company, and we are growing. Our group functions as a start-up within Sandisk, and offers a creative, fast paced, entrepreneurial work environment where you’ll be at the center of Sandisk innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are looking to be a part of a team that is developing exciting new processes, and you are eager to take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm, then this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Architect and design circuits at transistor level and gate level for leading-edge 3D NAND flash memory focusing on high-speed datapath circuit design and page buffers design.


• Perform block level and full chip circuit simulations to meet all performance specifications.


• RTL design, synthesis, static timing analysis and verification in verilog for page buffer and data path control logics.


• Conduct silicon debugging and evaluation with micro-probing.


• Collaborate with characterization engineers to fully characterize silicon, and partner with other designers to develop solutions for silicon issues.


• Generate detailed technical reports and presentations.

Required

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 15 or more years of relevant experience.


• Knowledge and/or experience in data path design (Nand, DRAM, LPDDR or HBM)


• Knowledge in decoding concept and redundancy concept


• Knowledge and/or experience in Nand page buffer design


• Knowledge and/or experience in RTL design


• Knowledge and/or experience in non-volatile memory design (NAND flash memory cell operation in particular) is a big advantage


• Knowledge and/or experience in High speed I/O circuit is a big plus


• A strong device background and experience with evaluating new process technologies for use in design is preferred.

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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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