Western Digital
Senior ASIC Designer
Western Digital, Roseville, California, United States, 95678
Company Description
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.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, 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.Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior ASIC Designer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both logic design, with extensive Verilog coding experience, and a good understanding of physical design. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing ASICs for our next-generation products, ensuring high performance, efficiency, and scalability.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design and implement complex ASICs using System Verilog.Technical oversight of physical design process, including synthesis, floor planning, power grid design, place and route, reset/clock tree synthesis, design for manufacturability and timing closure.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design specifications and requirements.Optimize designs for power, performance, and area (PPA).Micro-architecture of the modules you will be responsible for.Micro-architecture documentation.Work with verification teams to review the test plans and provide input.Debug, root cause and fix issues found in the design as part of verification testing based on simulations or FPGA testing.Stay abreast of the latest ASIC design technologies and methodologies.Qualifications
RequiredBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.Minimum of 10 years of professional experience
in ASIC design, with a strong focus on logic design and good understanding of physical design.Proficient in Verilog and System Verilog for RTL design and verification.Experience with ASIC design tools and methodologies, including EDA tools for synthesis, place and route, and timing analysis (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys).Deep understanding of digital design principles, including FSMs, data path architectures, and low power design techniques.Good understanding of physical design and related challenges, such as DFM (Design for Manufacturability), signal integrity, and power integrity.Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Perl for design automation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively to overcome design challenges.Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the experience leading projects and mentoring junior designers.Skills
Knowledge of FPGA design and prototyping.Experience with analog design integration and mixed-signal design considerations.Familiarity with industry standards and protocols relevant to the company's products.Participation in silicon bring-up, validation, and debugging.Knowledge of TCP/IP, RoCE, RDMA Protocols, Ethernet, PCIe, TLS, IPSec and NVMe.Design Experience with Cryptography, Root of Trust (RoT) items like Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Download, Secure Debug, Authentication and Attestation.Additional Information Western Digital is committed to a non-discrimination policy that applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be
01/11/2025
(3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.#LI-TD1Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; and more.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.
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Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.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, 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.Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior ASIC Designer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both logic design, with extensive Verilog coding experience, and a good understanding of physical design. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing ASICs for our next-generation products, ensuring high performance, efficiency, and scalability.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design and implement complex ASICs using System Verilog.Technical oversight of physical design process, including synthesis, floor planning, power grid design, place and route, reset/clock tree synthesis, design for manufacturability and timing closure.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design specifications and requirements.Optimize designs for power, performance, and area (PPA).Micro-architecture of the modules you will be responsible for.Micro-architecture documentation.Work with verification teams to review the test plans and provide input.Debug, root cause and fix issues found in the design as part of verification testing based on simulations or FPGA testing.Stay abreast of the latest ASIC design technologies and methodologies.Qualifications
RequiredBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.Minimum of 10 years of professional experience
in ASIC design, with a strong focus on logic design and good understanding of physical design.Proficient in Verilog and System Verilog for RTL design and verification.Experience with ASIC design tools and methodologies, including EDA tools for synthesis, place and route, and timing analysis (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys).Deep understanding of digital design principles, including FSMs, data path architectures, and low power design techniques.Good understanding of physical design and related challenges, such as DFM (Design for Manufacturability), signal integrity, and power integrity.Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Perl for design automation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively to overcome design challenges.Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the experience leading projects and mentoring junior designers.Skills
Knowledge of FPGA design and prototyping.Experience with analog design integration and mixed-signal design considerations.Familiarity with industry standards and protocols relevant to the company's products.Participation in silicon bring-up, validation, and debugging.Knowledge of TCP/IP, RoCE, RDMA Protocols, Ethernet, PCIe, TLS, IPSec and NVMe.Design Experience with Cryptography, Root of Trust (RoT) items like Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Download, Secure Debug, Authentication and Attestation.Additional Information Western Digital is committed to a non-discrimination policy that applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be
01/11/2025
(3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.#LI-TD1Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; and more.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.
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