2027 Summer Intern – VLSI CAD / Design Automation Engineering

General Information

Job Name

2027 Summer Intern – VLSI CAD / Design Automation Engineering

Country/Region

United States of America

City

Milpitas

Work Location

Milpitas Office

Work Mode

Employees work on-site

Salary Range

$47.35 - $47.35

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Business Function

VLSI Design Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description

At Sandisk, we are driving innovation in flash memory and storage technologies that power the world's data. As a VLSI CAD / Design Automation Engineering Intern, you will work closely with experienced engineers to develop and enhance design automation solutions that improve the efficiency, quality, and scalability of semiconductor design methodologies and infrastructure. This internship provides hands-on experience in software development, EDA workflows, and IC design automation within a collaborative engineering environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior engineers to design, develop, and deploy software utilities, automation frameworks, and engineering tools.

• Develop and maintain scripts and applications using Python, Tcl, Java, C, or C++.

• Support the enhancement of IC design environments, methodologies, and engineering workflows.

• Participate in debugging, testing, and validating automation solutions.

• Analyze engineering challenges and propose innovative, scalable solutions.

• Document software designs, implementation details, and user guidelines.

• Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment while demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills. What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience developing CAD and automation solutions used in advanced semiconductor product development.

• Exposure to industry-standard EDA tools and design methodologies.

• Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals.

• Opportunity to contribute to real-world engineering projects with measurable business impact.

Qualifications

Required :

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028 (adjust as appropriate).

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or equivalent.

• Strong programming and software development skills in one or more of the following:

• Python

• Tcl

• Java

• C/C+• Experience working in Linux and/or Windows environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of semiconductor design flows, EDA tools, or VLSI design methodologies.

• Experience with software development, automation, and scripting projects.

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

• Interest in semiconductor technologies, flash memory, storage systems, and non-volatile memory products.

Compensation & Benefits

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.

• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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 such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Sandisk Savings 401(k) Plan.

• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Additional Information

Sandisk 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster.

Sandisk 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.

Sandisk 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.