Senior Technologist - Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

Company Description

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

Circuit designer will be responsible for the design of high performance analog circuit blocks. Responsibilities include block level and transistor level circuit design and simulation, layout supervision and verification, preparation of test plan for the test group, product characterization, reliability and yield assessment and modeling, simulation to bench and bench to test correlation, bench evaluation both at silicon level and at applications level, and documentation. Job responsibilities involve the ability to communicate at all levels and with cross functional groups, and requires good verbal and written communications skills. Engineer must have a demonstrated track record of circuit innovation, be a team player, be adaptable, and accept criticism.

Qualifications

​​​​​​​REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION

• MSEE with 12+ years of experience in circuit design and development
• Must have experience in at least one preferably multiple area of full CMOS circuit design and development in:
  • Baseband amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, wide bandwidth amplifiers
  • High performance high resolution ADC and DAC
  • High speed drivers and receivers, CDR, equalization
  • Power management, LDO regulators and high stability references
• Must have experience in 40nm and below full CMOS technology
• Must have a demonstrable track record of successful design releases and mass production
• Must have thorough knowledge of industry standard EDA tools (Cadence, Mentor etc.)
• Must have Experience with layout of high performance analog blocks such as analog to digital converters, references, digital to analog converters etc.
• Must have Experience with floor planning, block level routing and top level chip routing
• Must have Knowledge of high performance analog layout techniques, EM-IR and SOA considerations
• Experience working with distributed design teams a plus
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. 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 [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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