Staff VLSI design engineer

Sandisk•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

In this position, the individual will be responsible for the following: Designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating Analog/mix-signal Integrated Circuit (IC) of high performance NAND flash, including new, most advanced 3D NAND memories Designing low power analog modules such as OPAMP design, Voltage Regulator, Reference Generator Designing high voltage word line driver circuits which convey accurate analog voltages to block decoder while achieving smaller circuit sizes Performing sensing operation analysis, power & ground network analysis to enable precise and fast sensing operations Writing module interface spec including input/output port description, architecture, and operations to communicate with other design groups Verifying designs in simulation and interacting with layout and other functional groups for implementation, integration, and silicon validation Conducting various feasibility studies at the beginning of the design phase for new architecture, features and device modes Probing and evaluating silicon results by working closely with characterization engineers to fully characterize silicon, and partner with other designers to develop solution for silicon issues. Evaluation of these circuits will be done through HSPICE, PRIMESIM and VERILOG simulations and through silicon evaluation when the silicon arrives.

Requirements

MS degree in Electrical Engineering
Knowledge and/or experience in non-volatile memory design (NAND flash memory cell operation in particular) is a big advantage
Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
Knowledge of Digital design & RTL
Knowledge of Analog Integration Circuits design
Knowledge of Nanoscale Fabrication and Characterization
Knowledge of VLSI Design
Knowledge of VLSI Circuits
Self-motivated and self-directed
Demonstrated ability to work well with people
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 in English

Nice To Haves

A strong device background and experience with evaluating new process technologies for use in design is preferred.

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating Analog/mix-signal Integrated Circuit (IC) of high performance NAND flash, including new, most advanced 3D NAND memories
Designing low power analog modules such as OPAMP design, Voltage Regulator, Reference Generator
Designing high voltage word line driver circuits which convey accurate analog voltages to block decoder while achieving smaller circuit sizes
Performing sensing operation analysis, power & ground network analysis to enable precise and fast sensing operations
Writing module interface spec including input/output port description, architecture, and operations to communicate with other design groups
Verifying designs in simulation and interacting with layout and other functional groups for implementation, integration, and silicon validation
Conducting various feasibility studies at the beginning of the design phase for new architecture, features and device modes
Probing and evaluating silicon results by working closely with characterization engineers to fully characterize silicon, and partner with other designers to develop solution for silicon issues.
Evaluation of these circuits will be done through HSPICE, PRIMESIM and VERILOG simulations and through silicon evaluation when the silicon arrives.

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
Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan