Sandisk
Senior Technologist high speed datapath & Circuit design engineer, VLSI Design E
Sandisk, Milpitas, California, United States, 95035
Overview
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include designing and validating circuits for 3D NAND flash memory and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address silicon issues. The role requires detailed circuit design, simulation, debugging, and documentation to meet performance specifications.
Responsibilities
Architect and design circuits at transistor level and gate level for leading-edge 3D NAND flash memory, including page buffers, sense amplifiers and high-speed data path circuit design.
Perform block level and full chip circuit simulations to meet all performance specifications.
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.
Qualifications
REQUIRED: MS degree in Electrical Engineering plus 15 years or more of relevant experience.
Experience developing datapath circuit designs for low power operating conditions
Working knowledge of device physics and process
Preferred
Working knowledge of NAND Flash memory circuit design including Analog, Core, Datapath and IO circuits is preferred.
Working knowledge of NAND flash memory cell operation is preferred.
Skills
The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design
Additional Information Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with applicable workplace discrimination laws and regulations.
Sandisk is committed to offering accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please contact jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to request accommodations, including the job title and requisition number.
Based on our experience, the application deadline will be 10/28/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant before the deadline. If not filled by the deadline, we will update the posting with a new anticipated deadline.
Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, shift, internal and external equity, and business needs.
The salary range is the range of possible compensation for this role at posting time and may be modified in the future.
Eligibility to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive Plan (STI) and, depending on role and performance, the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program may apply. RSU awards are available to eligible new hires, subject to plan terms.
Comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, additional voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement, transit, and 401(k) plan.
Note: Compensation details are subject to applicable laws and company discretion.
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Responsibilities
Architect and design circuits at transistor level and gate level for leading-edge 3D NAND flash memory, including page buffers, sense amplifiers and high-speed data path circuit design.
Perform block level and full chip circuit simulations to meet all performance specifications.
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.
Qualifications
REQUIRED: MS degree in Electrical Engineering plus 15 years or more of relevant experience.
Experience developing datapath circuit designs for low power operating conditions
Working knowledge of device physics and process
Preferred
Working knowledge of NAND Flash memory circuit design including Analog, Core, Datapath and IO circuits is preferred.
Working knowledge of NAND flash memory cell operation is preferred.
Skills
The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design
Additional Information Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with applicable workplace discrimination laws and regulations.
Sandisk is committed to offering accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please contact jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to request accommodations, including the job title and requisition number.
Based on our experience, the application deadline will be 10/28/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant before the deadline. If not filled by the deadline, we will update the posting with a new anticipated deadline.
Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, shift, internal and external equity, and business needs.
The salary range is the range of possible compensation for this role at posting time and may be modified in the future.
Eligibility to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive Plan (STI) and, depending on role and performance, the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program may apply. RSU awards are available to eligible new hires, subject to plan terms.
Comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, additional voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement, transit, and 401(k) plan.
Note: Compensation details are subject to applicable laws and company discretion.
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