At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.
Requirements
- Developing high density memory chip custom layout
- Including shared operational circuitry along with at pitch line drivers
- All phases of chip design layout to be included: From architecture definition, density and performance optimization, final verification up to and including tape out
- Running and Debugging Physical Verification flows including DRC, LVS, ERC and Antenna Checks
- Minimize parasitic resistance and capacitance (R and C) in critical paths to meet timing and power consumption specifications
- Comprehend and address reliability engineering issues such as electromigration, IR Drop and Design For Manufacturing robustness
- Coordination of a Split-Fab Design and Development between WD (for Memory Array Layers) and a CMOS Foundry (for Operational Circuitry)
- Developing and Harmonizing CMOS Foundry wafer requirements to allow for continued processing of Memory Array layers in WD’s Fabrication Line
- Development of EDA Tool Design Rules for WD’s Memory Array Layers
- Defining and executing the split-fab tape out flow
- Previous design layout, tape out and validation of high density memory chip designs
- Capability to develop design layout schedules that meet chip functional requirements and timelines
- Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso (VXL), Mentor Graphics Calibre, or Synopsys IC Validator
- Capability to work closely with circuit designers to iterate on schematics and with process engineers to understand fabrication constraints
- Deep understanding of CMOS fabrication processes, Phase-Shift Mask Development and Multi-Patterning Techniques
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick leave
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life, accident and disability insurance
- Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Other voluntary benefit programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit
- Applause Program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- WD Savings 401(k) Plan
