Senior VLSI CAD Engineer

Sandisk is a leading company in the computer hardware industry focusing on innovative memory solutions. They are seeking a Senior VLSI CAD Engineer to drive design environment management and automation for chip development, improving design efficiency through collaboration and automation scripting.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Create and maintain Parameterized Cells (PCell) to boost schematic/layout productivity
• Develop and maintain Design Rule Checking (DRC) runsets using Calibre
• Develop and maintain Layout vs. Schematic (LVS) runsets using ICV
• 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
• 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

Skills

• 0 to 5 years in VLSI CAD development for semiconductor design is required. Experience in team management is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in SKILL, TCL/TK, Perl, Python, C/C++ and C-Shell scripting
• Familiarity with Virtuoso, Customer Compiler, Calibre, ICV, strRC, P&R, ERC, EM/IR, PrimeSIM, Spectre, HSPICE or the other Simulation tools, etc
• Strong problem-solving abilities and proven experience working in a cross-functional, collaborative environment

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
• The Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan

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