Senior/ Staff/ Principal - Silicon Design Validation Engineer
Core
Lead first-silicon bring-up, characterization, debug, and validation of advanced 3D NAND products to ensure they meet design intent and datasheet requirements.
Role type
Senior/Staff/Principal Silicon Design Validation Engineer
Builds
Advanced 3D NAND memory products and SSD systems
Domain
Semiconductor / Memory Storage / Analog Mixed-Signal
Required skills
Analog and mixed-signal fundamentals, Mixed-signal verification, Post-silicon validation and characterization, Memory validation, Mixed-signal simulation, Verilog/System-Verilog debugging, Python scripting, Root cause analysis, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
NAND Flash/SSD/DRAM technology, System-Verilog/Verilog-AMS/SPICE, Oscilloscopes/Logic analyzers/ATE, Simulation-to-silicon correlation
Technologies
Python, Verilog, System-Verilog, SPICE, ATE, SMUs, Probe stations
Responsibilities
Own validation strategies, coverage, and test plans for assigned NAND circuits; Lead first-silicon bring-up and characterization across voltage, temperature, and process conditions; Characterize and debug NAND subsystems including bias generation, charge pumps, and memory-core drivers; Investigate silicon failures and drive issues to verified closure; Convert silicon observations into engineering insight and product decisions.
Seniority
Senior/Staff/Principal, hands-on IC
