Staff VLSI CAD Engineer

Job overview

The Staff VLSI CAD Engineer role is onsite at the Milpitas office in Milpitas, CA. The posted salary range is $147,800–$251,200 per year. SanDisk develops flash and advanced memory technologies. The engineer develops and maintains design automation, CAD workflows, and verification support for product and test-structure chip development. The role improves design productivity and supports collaboration among design, layout, and IT teams.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain Virtuoso and Customer Compiler interfaces and utilities using SKILL, Python, TCL, or Perl
• optimize CAD automation and methodology scripts
• create and maintain parameterized cells
• develop and maintain Calibre DRC and ICV LVS runsets
• work with IT and design engineers to manage layout data and resolve system issues
• provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for CAD infrastructure
• coordinate with EDA vendors and design/layout teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff vlsi cad engineer

vlsi

cad automation

semiconductor design

skill

python

tcl

perl

virtuoso

calibre

milpitas ca

sandisk

$147,800-$251,200/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Short-Term Incentive Plan
• possible Long-Term Incentive participation for eligible roles
• paid vacation and sick leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• transit
• employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k).

Why this role

VLSI design automation role involving SKILL-based parameterized cells, Calibre DRC, and ICV LVS workflows.

About the employer

SanDisk is hiring for this role. Industry: Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing. Sector: 33.