Principal Engineer, ASIC Development Engineering (IO and High‑Speed Design)

• Contribute to the design and development of IO and high‑speed interface solutions for next‑generation SoCs in advanced CMOS technology nodes
• Participate in the design, and implementation of IO and high‑speed interface solutions for SanDisk ASIC controllers
• Evaluate design approaches, implement blocks at the circuit and RTL levels as applicable, perform detailed analysis, and drive design closure with focus on quality and schedule
• Collaborate with layout engineers by providing clear guidance, performing schematic‑layout reviews, and ensuring design robustness and layout quality
• Support SOC integration activities, debug integration issues, and participate in post‑tapeout efforts including silicon characterization and performance validation
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, support their ramp‑up, and contribute to fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Contribute ideas for design improvements, propose enhancements to design methodologies, and support the development of efficient flows and best practices

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics & Telecommunication or Electrical Engineering
• 9+ years of hands-on experience in High‑Speed I/O design
• Strong hands-on experience in TX/RX design for high-speed memory interfaces such as DDR4, DDR5, and HBM, including comprehensive timing budget analysis
• Practical experience with IO standards and IPs such as SSTL, LVDS, I2C, POD IOs, PVT calibration circuits, HV‑tolerant and fail‑safe IOs, and crystal oscillators
• Expertise in ESD circuit design, including familiarity with ESD guidelines, methodologies, and best practices across multiple process nodes
• Proficient with industry‑standard custom design tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler, and SPICE simulators (HSPICE, Spectre, FineSim), including statistical simulation methodologies
• Deep understanding of CMOS technologies, including FinFET nodes and awareness of associated DSM (Deep Sub‑Micron) challenges
• Highly analytical mindset with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Creative, innovative thinker with strong personal ownership and attention to detail
• Strong theoretical foundation complemented by a pragmatic, solution‑oriented approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience collaborating across global teams
• Strong documentation and presentation skills

Exposure to creating EDA models such as Verilog models, Liberty (.lib) files, etc., is beneficial