New College Grad, ASIC Verification 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

Join our IP team in Milpitas, United States, as a Senior Engineer in ASIC Development Engineering. We're looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about creating high-performance semiconductor solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Test Planning and Effort Scoping: Comprehend IP architecture and design specifications and create detailed verification plans. Review with cross-functional teams and create execution plan (Gantt chart) for effort scoping.
• Verification Environment Development: Develop a robust verification environment for IP blocks using SystemVerilog and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology).
• Test Development & Debug: Develop directed and constrained-random tests per test plan and bring up tests. Debug simulation failures, and report bugs in bug tracking system (e.g., Jira).
• Regression & Coverage: Run regression and analyze code and functional coverage, improve test quality to ensure 100% verification completeness.
• IP Release Management: Participate in the IP release process, ensuring that IPs meet quality criteria for each milestone before delivery to SoC team.
• Documentation: Document verification plans, test reports, and known issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Digital Design Fundamentals: Strong understanding of digital logic design, computer architecture, and finite state machines.
• HDL Knowledge: Proficiency in Hardware Description Languages, specifically Verilog or SystemVerilog.
• Tools: Familiarity with industry-standard simulation tools (e.g., Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, or Siemens Questa).
• Programming Skills: Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts (C++, SystemVerilog OOP).
• Scripting: Competence in scripting languages such as Python, C-shell, or Bash for automating tasks and parsing logs.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skill, attention to detail, and strong written/verbal communication skills to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills: 

• Methodologies: Basic knowledge or coursework exposure to UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) components (drivers, monitors, scoreboards).
• Version Control: Experience with revision control systems like Git.
• Protocols: Familiarity with standard bus protocols (AMBA AXI/AHB/APB) or specific interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SPI) is a plus.
• AI/ML Familiarity: Experience with or interest in utilizing AI-based tools (e.g., Github Copilot) to assist in coding, script generation, or automating verification workflows.
• Environment: Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.

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 appe