Sr. Staff VLSI Design Engineer

SanDisk

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Sandisk in Milpitas, CA seeks a Sr. Staff Engineer for NAND memory design and verification to join a cutting-edge team. You will design and evaluate analog/mixed-signal ICs for 3D NAND memories, and contribute to high-voltage driver circuits and precise sensing operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong device background with extensive NAND memory experience, hands-on verification, and collaboration with multiple design groups to drive silicon success.

Qualifications

MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Strong background in non-volatile memory design, especially NAND flash.
Proven ability to perform design feasibility studies and silicon validation.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, modify and evaluate analog/mixed-signal ICs for high-performance NAND flash.
Design low-noise analog modules, op-amps, regulators and reference generators.
Create high-voltage word-line drivers for precise analog voltages and compact layouts.
Perform sensing power/ground analysis to enable fast, accurate sensing operations.
Verify designs with HSPICE/PRIMESIM/VERILOG; collaborate with layout and silicon teams.

Skills

NAND memory design

Analog/mixed-signal IC design

Digital design RTL

VLSI Design & Circuits

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

HSPICE

PRIMESIM

VERILOG

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a Sr. Staff level Engineer for NAND Memory Design & Verification to join our innovative team in Milpitas, CA

In this position, the individual will be responsible for the following:
Designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating Analog/mix-signal Integrated Circuit (IC) of high performance NAND flash, including new, most advanced 3D NAND memories; Designing low power analog modules such as OPAMP design, Voltage Regulator, Reference Generator; Designing high voltage word line driver circuits which convey accurate analog voltages to block decoder while achieving smaller circuit sizes; Performing sensing operation analysis, power & ground network analysis to enable precise and fast sensing operations; Writing module interface spec including input/output port description, architecture, and operations to communicate with other design groups; Verifying designs in simulation and interacting with layout and other functional groups for implementation, integration, and silicon validation; Conducting various feasibility studies at the beginning of the design phase for new architecture, features and device modes; Probing and evaluating silicon results by working closely with characterization engineers to fully characterize silicon, and partner with other designers to develop solution for silicon issues.
Evaluation of these circuits will be done through HSPICE, PRIMESIM and VERILOG simulations and through silicon evaluation when the silicon arrives.

Qualifications
REQUIRED:
Requires MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10 or more years of relevant experience(PhD+8 or more, BS +12 or more).
Knowledge and/or experience in non-volatile memory design (NAND flash memory cell operation in particular) is a big advantage
A strong device background and experience with evaluating new process technologies for use in design is preferred.
The ideal candidate must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment

SKILLS:
Knowledge of Digital design & RTL, Analog Integration Circuits design, Nanoscale Fabrication and Characterization, VLSI Design, and VLSI Circuits.
Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people
A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team
Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills in English.

An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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. 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 jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com 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.

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Milpitas, California, United States of America