Staff Engineer, VLSI Design Engineering

Sandisk • Milpitas, CA

50d

About The Position

In this position, the individual will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating Chip architecture and Core/Analog/Data Path circuit structures for feasibility study of high performance NAND flash, including new, most advanced 3-dimentional NAND memories. Evaluation of these circuits will be done through HSPICE, PRIMESIM and VERILOG simulations and through silicon evaluation when the silicon arrives.

Requirements

• Requires MS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 3 or more years of relevant experience or PHD+2yr experience is desired.
• A strong design & 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and/or experience in non-volatile memory design (NAND flash memory cell operation in particular) is a big advantage

Responsibilities

• designing, developing, modifying and evaluating Chip architecture
• designing, developing, modifying and evaluating Core/Analog/Data Path circuit structures for feasibility study of high performance NAND flash, including new, most advanced 3-dimentional NAND memories.
• Evaluation of these circuits through HSPICE, PRIMESIM and VERILOG simulations
• Evaluation of circuits through silicon evaluation when the silicon arrives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees