Principal Engineer, VLSI Design Engineering

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer for  Functional Modeling & Verification to join our innovative team in Bengaluru, India. As a Staff Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our technical direction, leading complex projects, and mentoring junior engineers.

• Lead architectural decisions and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and solutions
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality across projects
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their professional growth
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues across multiple projects
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovations to improve our tech stack
• Contribute to the development of engineering best practices and coding standards
• Participate in system design discussions and technical planning sessions
• Optimize existing systems for improved performance and scalability
• Hands-on experience in C++ & System C based Model development/test creation
• Prior Experience with C based Tests/Test bench development
• Python  coding would be a plus
• Knowledge on NAND concepts will be an advantage
• Knowledge on Memory and Digital Design   Concepts would be preferable
• (SRAM/DRAM/ROM/Flash) Circuits/Logic
• Languages Expertise

            -      C, C++, Python,

• System C, SystemVerilog/UVM will be a plus

      - Tool Expertise

                                - VisualStudio, Git, Bitbucket

• Hands-on contributions coding C++ & System C models & test creation
• Debug issues in Firmware environment
• Validating the developed model using SV/UVM testbench
• Debug failures and root-cause it by interacting with other teams/groups Etc.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• BE/BTech/ME/MTech  in Engineering with Computer Science, ECE or related field
• MSc/MCA in Computer Science or a related field
• 8 to 14 years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record of leading complex technical projects
• Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed systems
• In-depth knowledge of system design, architecture, and performance optimization
• Proficiency in version control systems, preferably Git
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach to software development

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 environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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