SoC Architect

Sandisk•Milpitas, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ASIC SoC Architect to join our dynamic team responsible for SoC Architecture of next-generation of Flash Controllers. As an ASIC SoC Architect, you will be responsible for defining cutting-edge SoC solutions, with a particular focus on High-Speed interfaces and power architecture. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SoC development flow, PCIe or UCIe protocols, power management, and the ability to drive architecture convergence to deliver high-performance, low-power, and cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

Bachelors in Computer Science or Computer / Electrical Engineering
At least 15 years of experience in SoC architecture

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in SoC architecture, power management and full ASIC flow.
Proven track record of driving architecture convergence in complex semiconductor designs.
Proficiency in ASIC design tools, simulation methodologies, and hardware description languages (HDLs).
Solid understanding of power management techniques and low-power design principles.
Capable of developing a wide system view for complex embedded systems
Strong understanding of High-Speed interfaces (UCIe is strong advantage)
Experience with Flash Technologies is an advantage.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on performance and power optimization.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

SoC architecture and definitions for SoC development
Leading complex activities while having multiple interfaces
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine SoC requirements, ensuring alignment with industry standards and customer needs.
Working closely with the Design, Verification, DFT and Physical Design teams while guiding them
Analyze Performance, Power and Area to architect efficient and high-performance solutions.
Evaluate all aspects of the SoC flow from requirements, through detailed definitions, Design, Verification and to synthesis, Place and Route, timing and Power optimizations.

Benefits

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
the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan
eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents