Job Description

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology(TM), SanDisk and WD brands.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.



We are looking for a Design engineer in the circuits team to join our Advanced Memory Design Team. The successful candidate will develop innovative circuit designs from architecture, circuit development, validation, developing models including parasitic and load and supervising layout development with layout designers.

Responsibilities: * Develop the needed circuit architecture to meet product specifications.

• Provide circuits solutions to optimize area, active power, leakage power and performance.
• Develop path level model for the blocks including RC parasitic and load to run critical functionality, performance, reliability and power simulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly within the design team.
• Document and explain clearly in design reviews and work with cross functional teams.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience in the field of Electrical Engineering. Master's degree is preferred.

Skills:

Required: * Experience with Cadence Virtuoso or similar design suite tools for daily schematic work.

• Experience with custom circuit design simulation & waveform tools like HPSICE, SPECTRE, FINESIM, EZWAVE or similar tools.
• CMOS Digital Logic design using custom circuit design.
• Deep knowledge of CMOS device physics.
• In-depth knowledge of at least 1 analog building block including regulators, bandgap, current mirrors, level shifters, buffering circuits, DAC, ADC, temperature sensors (PTAT), high speed CMOS circuits.
• Self-motivated, creative thinking, strong debug skills and positive attitude.
• In depth knowledge of analog & mixed signal circuits & concepts including mismatch, linearity, low power CMOS design.

Preferred: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with UNIX, PERL or/and Python scripting.
• Design experience with NAND or DRAM or SRAM or similar memory technologies.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the poster.

Western Digital 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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