Western Digital
Technologist - Analog/Mixed-Signal CAD Development Engineer
Western Digital, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Technologist - Analog/Mixed-Signal CAD Development Engineer
Western Digital is a company of problem solvers.
Our technology has helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of HDDs and platforms under the Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™ and SanDisk® Professional brands. Job Description
Continued development of concepts and methods for the EDA design environments with focus on analog/mixed‑signal ASIC design in advanced nodes Tool evaluation, testing, validation and customer support Automation and utilities development in Cadence SKILL/SKILL++ Development of Calibre/Pegasys Physical Verification decks for CMOS planar technologies—including DRC, LVS, PERC, FILL LPE and shape generation Create appropriate test circuits and structures to validate verification rules and troubleshoot errors Development of methods and procedures for quality improvement, automation of deck/techFiles generation and validation Collaboration with IT to fulfil advanced‑node specific requests (Linux, Exceed‑on‑Demand, Grid, VMWare‑ESX, Storage‑system, etc.) Ensuring CAD/IT support for all ASIC designers worldwide Managing ISO26262 requirements for the EDA tools, both in‑house developments and vendor products Effectively manage PDK libraries, collaterals and drive migration of design environments for incremental releases Qualifications
Education : University degree (BS/MS/PhD) in electrical or computer engineering or a comparable subject Personality and working practice : communicative, problem‑solving mindset, responsible, takes initiative, flexible and target oriented; comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities Experience : Minimum 8+ years of development experience of Mixed Signal CAD design flows from front to back Technical Skills
EDA Tool Expertise : Deep experience with industry standard EDA tools such as Virtuoso, Quantus, Pegasys, Spectre, Calibre, StarRC, PrimeSim, Totem, Voltus EDA Methodologies : Thorough understanding of custom analog development flows and methodologies; experience with physical verification methodologies for DRC, LVS and parasitic extraction, Calibre, starRC, ICV etc. Software Development Flows and Scripting : Cadence Skill, Calibre SVRF/TVF, Python, Shell PDK : Deep knowledge of PDK and collateral, installation, management and integration into CAD tools Revision control : Proficient knowledge of revision control software (Git, Perforce, Subversion, Synchronicity, etc.) Design concepts : Working knowledge of analog and mixed‑signal design processes and concepts such as matching, symmetry, layout effect, monte‑carlo, electro‑magnetic analysis Bonus : Past experience with AI/ML based projects with layout and design acceleration
Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Western Digital 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. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and hiring process.
Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.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. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will
03‑01‑2026
(3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. Compensation & Benefits
An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications and experience; skills, ability, knowledge of the job; performance, contribution and results; geographic location; shift; internal and external equity; and 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 those locations. If your position is non‑exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.
You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned. You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on company and individual 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 Western Digital’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 Western Digital 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. Notice To Candidates
Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment.
Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.
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Western Digital is a company of problem solvers.
Our technology has helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of HDDs and platforms under the Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™ and SanDisk® Professional brands. Job Description
Continued development of concepts and methods for the EDA design environments with focus on analog/mixed‑signal ASIC design in advanced nodes Tool evaluation, testing, validation and customer support Automation and utilities development in Cadence SKILL/SKILL++ Development of Calibre/Pegasys Physical Verification decks for CMOS planar technologies—including DRC, LVS, PERC, FILL LPE and shape generation Create appropriate test circuits and structures to validate verification rules and troubleshoot errors Development of methods and procedures for quality improvement, automation of deck/techFiles generation and validation Collaboration with IT to fulfil advanced‑node specific requests (Linux, Exceed‑on‑Demand, Grid, VMWare‑ESX, Storage‑system, etc.) Ensuring CAD/IT support for all ASIC designers worldwide Managing ISO26262 requirements for the EDA tools, both in‑house developments and vendor products Effectively manage PDK libraries, collaterals and drive migration of design environments for incremental releases Qualifications
Education : University degree (BS/MS/PhD) in electrical or computer engineering or a comparable subject Personality and working practice : communicative, problem‑solving mindset, responsible, takes initiative, flexible and target oriented; comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities Experience : Minimum 8+ years of development experience of Mixed Signal CAD design flows from front to back Technical Skills
EDA Tool Expertise : Deep experience with industry standard EDA tools such as Virtuoso, Quantus, Pegasys, Spectre, Calibre, StarRC, PrimeSim, Totem, Voltus EDA Methodologies : Thorough understanding of custom analog development flows and methodologies; experience with physical verification methodologies for DRC, LVS and parasitic extraction, Calibre, starRC, ICV etc. Software Development Flows and Scripting : Cadence Skill, Calibre SVRF/TVF, Python, Shell PDK : Deep knowledge of PDK and collateral, installation, management and integration into CAD tools Revision control : Proficient knowledge of revision control software (Git, Perforce, Subversion, Synchronicity, etc.) Design concepts : Working knowledge of analog and mixed‑signal design processes and concepts such as matching, symmetry, layout effect, monte‑carlo, electro‑magnetic analysis Bonus : Past experience with AI/ML based projects with layout and design acceleration
Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Western Digital 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. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and hiring process.
Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.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. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will
03‑01‑2026
(3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. Compensation & Benefits
An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications and experience; skills, ability, knowledge of the job; performance, contribution and results; geographic location; shift; internal and external equity; and 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 those locations. If your position is non‑exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.
You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned. You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on company and individual 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 Western Digital’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 Western Digital 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. Notice To Candidates
Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment.
Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.
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