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. Description We are seeking an experienced Staff VLSI Design Engineer to design and develop next-generation high-speed memory I/O solutions for advanced NAND Flash and memory products in leading-edge CMOS technologies. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in analog and mixed-signal circuit design, coupled with the ability to independently drive critical IP development from concept and architecture through implementation, characterization, and silicon validation. The ideal candidate will bring deep circuit-level understanding, strong problem-solving skills, and technical ownership to deliver high-performance, low-power, and robust I/O solutions while contributing to future product and technology roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities
• Drive architecture, design, implementation, and validation of high-speed memory I/O circuits and subsystems.
• Independently own critical circuit blocks, driving design trade-offs and optimization across performance,



power, area, and reliability.
• Design and optimize high-speed Tx/Rx, clocking, DLL, calibration, termination, and training circuits.
• Drive timing closure, jitter optimization, signal integrity, and power integrity across operating conditions and process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) corners.
• Perform circuit-level analysis, simulation, characterization, and optimization using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Work closely with layout, verification, package, and system teams to ensure robust implementation and successful silicon bring-up.
• Lead technical debugging and root-cause analysis of complex pre-silicon and post-silicon issues.
• Drive technical reviews, challenge design assumptions, and establish best practices to improve design quality and execution.
• Identify and implement innovative circuit architectures, design methodologies, and automation solutions to enhance productivity and silicon performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers while influencing design decisions across projects and product generations. Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, VLSI Design, or a related discipline.
• Typically 8–12 years of relevant experience in high-speed I/O, memory PHY, or analog/mixed-signal circuit design.
• Strong hands-on expertise in transistor-level analog and mixed-signal circuit design, simulation, and optimization.
• Proven experience with high-speed memory interfaces such as DDR4/DDR5, LPDDR4/LPDDR5, GDDR, or comparable high-speed I/O technologies.




• Strong understanding of high-speed signaling, timing budgets, jitter, clocking architectures, calibration techniques, and circuit-level trade-offs.
• Proficiency in SPICE-based simulation and characterization tools such as HSPICE, FineSim, or equivalent.
• Experience in circuit design, performance optimization, and validation across PVT corners.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own complex circuit blocks, solve challenging technical problems, and drive design execution. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in NAND Flash, DRAM, or other advanced memory and storage products.
• Knowledge of high-speed package and board-level interactions, signal integrity (SI), and power integrity (PI).
• Strong understanding of analog layout, floorplanning, matching, shielding, parasitic extraction, and post-layout optimization.
• Experience with advanced CMOS technology nodes and silicon characterization and bring-up.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Perl, Tcl, or similar languages. Additional Information Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive setting where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

📌 Staff VLSI Design Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Sandisk
📍 Bengaluru