Principal Engineer, VLSI Design Engineering

Company 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.

Job Description

• You will be responsible for the further development of concepts and methods for the EDA design environments with focus on analog / mixed signal CAD flows.
• Expert level proficiency in one or more of the programming / scripting languages – SKILL, Python, Unix, Perl and TCL.
• Expertise in Virtuoso suite of tools and Analog Design environment (finesim / PrimeSim)
• Solid understanding of Calibre Physical Verification decks(SVRF) and ICV LVS decks with hands-n experience in integrating various PV flows in CAD environment.
• Solid experience in Layout Automation and Utilities development in Cadence SKILL / SKILL++.
• Development and validation of PV tools and flows like parasitic extraction, EMIR drop and substrate noise analysis.
• Responsibilities will include testing, validation, customer support and new tool / methods evaluations, development of methods and procedures for quality improvement, automation of deck / techFiles generation and validation.
• Experience with Cadence custom IC Virtuoso platform to create layout test structures, to validate verification rules and to troubleshoot errors.
• Experience with physical verification tools for DRC, LVS and parasitic extraction, Calibre, starRC, ICV etc is plus.
• Working knowledge of revision control software (Git, Perforce, Synchronicity, etc)
• Ensuring the operation and support within the CAD for layout and circuit designers worldwide.

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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.

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 [HIDDEN TEXT] 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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Skills Required

Unix, Perforce, Cadence, Shell Scripting, LVS, Git, Perl, Python, synchronicity , Tcl