Senior VLSI CAD Engineer

Sandisk is a leading company in the computer hardware industry focusing on innovative memory solutions. They are seeking a Senior VLSI CAD Engineer to drive design environment management and automation for chip development, improving design efficiency through collaboration and automation scripting. 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 Skills 0 to 5 years in VLSI CAD development for semiconductor design is required. Experience in team management is highly advantageous Proficiency in SKILL, TCL/TK, Perl, Python, C/C++ and C-Shell scripting Familiarity with Virtuoso, Customer Compiler, Calibre, ICV, strRC, P&R, ERC, EM/IR, PrimeSIM, Spectre, HSPICE or the other Simulation tools, etc 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 The Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan Company Overview SanDisk designs, develops, manufactures, and markets data storage solutions in the United States and internationally. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Milpitas, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Sandisk has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 210 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.