Senior Technologist, ASIC Development Engineering

Company Description

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.

Job Description

As the ASIC Project Technical Leader at SanDisk, you will be responsible for the development of high-performance ASICs from conception to implementation. Your leadership and technical expertise will be crucial in guiding the project through its entire lifecycle, from defining project specifications to overseeing mass production. This role demands a high level of competence and dedication to advancing technological innovation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the comprehensive SoC development process for ASIC controllers utilized in SanDisk storage products.
• Engage in critical collaboration with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies to translate SanDisk storage product requirements into precise ASIC project requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate effectively with SoC Design, SoC Design Verification, ASIC Validation, DFT, Physical Design, Hardware, Mixed Signal IPs, Foundry, Program Management, Firmware, System Design, Product and Test Engineering teams to deliver superior SoC solutions and industry-leading products.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for all project-related decisions and trade-offs.
• Execute thorough technical project reviews and risk assessments, implementing robust mitigation strategies. Provide essential technical leadership and oversight throughout the project development cycle.
• Maintain and enforce the highest industry standards and best practices in ASIC design development. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering an environment of professional collaboration and technological innovation. Deliver clear, concise, and impactful project updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in ASIC project development with a proven record of successful project completions is essential.
• Proficiency in thriving within high-pressure, dynamic environments is crucial.
• In-depth understanding of PCIe, DDR, ONFI, and related peripherals is mandatory.
• Superior leadership abilities, advanced communication skills, and exceptional interpersonal aptitude are imperative.
• Strategic thinking capabilities coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving and technical project management are vital.

PREFERRED:

• Extensive experience in low-power design techniques and methodologies is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive command of PCIe Gen6 or higher, and DDR4 or higher is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Sandisk 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 wit