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Sandisk · 2 days ago

Staff CAD Engineer

positionMilpitas, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date3+ years exp

Sandisk is a leading innovator in Flash and advanced memory technologies, committed to delivering solutions that meet today's needs and shape tomorrow's possibilities. They are seeking a Senior/Staff CAD Engineer to drive design environment management and automation for chip development, focusing on CAD workflows, automation scripts, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance design efficiency.

Data StorageManufacturingSemiconductor
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

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

Qualification

VLSI CAD developmentSKILL programmingTCL/TK scriptingEDA Tools familiarityPython programmingC/C++ programmingProblem-solvingCross-functional collaboration

Required

Experience: 3 to 5 years in VLSI CAD development for semiconductor design is required. Experience in team management is highly advantageous
Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in SKILL, TCL/TK, Perl, Python, C/C++ and C-Shell scripting
EDA Tools: Familiarity with Virtuoso, Customer Compiler, Calibre, ICV, strRC, P&R, ERC, EM/IR, PrimeSIM, Spectre, HSPICE or the other Simulation tools, etc
Soft Skills: 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
Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan

Company

Sandisk

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SanDisk designs, develops, manufactures, and markets data storage solutions in the United States and internationally.
dateFounded in 1988
location
Milpitas, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.sandisk.com/en-in

H1B Sponsorship

Sandisk has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (210)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$713.58M
2025-06-06Post Ipo Secondary· $713.58M
2015-10-21Acquired
1995-11-17IPO

Leadership Team

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Netanel Nutman
Senior Manager , Software/Protocol Testing
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