Staff Engineer, ASIC Development Engineering (FPGA-RTL Design)

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

• The FPGA design team, part of the (VHS) group is responsible for developing a wide range of FPGA solutions for post-silicon validation of memory devices across Western Digital.

   Your main responsibilities as part of a winning group:

• Complex logic blocks & IPs design
• Work in a multi-disciplinary environment with a variety of complex interfaces.

• B.Tech/M.Tech  in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in RTL logic design.
• Strong SystemVerilog expertise; SV/UVM-based simulation knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in multi-clock, high-frequency, and high-performance digital designs.
• Familiarity with synthesis, STA, and optimization flows.
• FPGA development experience (Vivado / Synplify) is an advantage.
• Simulation and verification experience using NCSim, VCS, or equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of standard storage interfaces such as eMMC or UFS is a strong advantage.
• Scripting experience with Python/Perl for automation; ML-driven automation experience is a plus.
• Exposure to board-level design or lab bring-up is an added advantage.

AI/ML-Relevant Additions

• Experience applying AI/ML techniques for RTL linting, verification acceleration, or design-space exploration is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with ML-based test generation, pattern prediction, or EDA tool automation preferred.
• Ability to integrate ML-assisted workflows (e.g., regression triage, anomaly detection, coverage prediction).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills across cross-functional and global teams.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple interfaces and domains.
• Innovative mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Effective team player with ownership and accountability.

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