Senior VLSI CAD Engineer

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.

Senior VLSI CAD Engineer We are looking for an experienced Senior VLSI CAD Engineer to drive design environment management and automation for Product and TEG chip development. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining CAD workflows, creating automation scripts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve design efficiency.

• Design Automation and Methodology Establishment:
• Develop and maintain Virtuoso and Customer Compiler interfaces and utilities using the SKILL/Python/TCL/PERL languages.
• Develop, optimize and enhance the CAD automation and methodology scripts/programs.
• PCell/PDK Support:
• Create and maintain Parameterized Cells (PCell) to boost schematic/layout productivity.
• At least one year of SKILL programming to create the PCELLs.
• Design Rule & Verification Support:
• Develop and maintain Design Rule Checking (DRC) runsets using Calibre.
• Develop and maintain Layout vs. Schematic (LVS) runsets using ICV
• Cross-Team Collaboration & Troubleshooting:
• Work closely with IT teams and design engineers to manage layout data and resolve system issues.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for the CAD infrastructure.
• Communication:
• Communicate effectively with EDA vendors to leverage advanced methodologies and tools that benefit the project.
• Work closely with the design/layout teams to achieve project goals and meet schedules while fostering a collaborative environment.

• Experience:
  
  2 to 5 years in VLSI CAD development for semiconductor design is required. Experience in team management is highly advantageous.
• Programming & Scripting:
  Proficiency in SKILL, TCL/TK, Perl, Python, C/C++ and C-Shell scripting.
• EDA Tools:
  Familiarity with Virtuoso, Customer Compiler, Calibre, ICV, strRC, P&R, ERC, EM/IR, PrimeSIM, Spectre, HSPICE or the other Simulation tools, etc.
• AI/ML: AI/ML experience is a big plus.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and proven experience working in a cross-functional, collaborative environment.

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