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Senior ASIC Designer

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Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

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Hardware
Enterprise Software

Expert

Roseville, CA, USA

Category
Microelectronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
Python
Perl
FPGA
Requirements
  • Bachelor'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 designer.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement complex ASICs using System Verilog
  • Technical oversee 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.

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For instance, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company not only sells storage devices but also provides support and maintenance services, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. The goal of Western Digital is to be a trusted partner for businesses by delivering high-value storage solutions that meet their diverse data management needs.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Western Digital's continuous product innovation, such as the 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD, positions it as a leader in high-performance storage solutions.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, including a $500,000 investment in new space in San Jose, indicates robust growth and development opportunities.
  • Strategic investments from firms like Los Angeles Capital Management LLC reflect strong market confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive data storage market requires Western Digital to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The company's broad product portfolio may lead to challenges in maintaining quality and consistency across all offerings.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital's extensive product portfolio, including NAS, SAN, and hyper-converged infrastructure, caters to a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs, unlike competitors who may focus on niche markets.
  • The company's focus on high-value storage solutions like the JetStor brand and all-flash arrays optimized for maximum I/O applications sets it apart in the data storage market.
  • Western Digital's commitment to innovation is evident in its recent launch of the world's largest 2TB 3D QLC flash memory chip, showcasing its technological leadership.

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan