New College Grad, SoC/ASIC Development Engineer
Western Digital
- Rochester, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Learn and apply ASIC hardware architecture involving large-scale, multi-processor, and multi-core designs.
- Gain hands-on experience with SoC prototyping using platforms like FPGAs and advanced simulation tools such as Synopsys VCS and Cadence Xcelium.
- Develop, test, and maintain firmware using C/C++ to operate and enhance the functionality of SoC hardware.
- Contribute to SoC level verification, developing your skills in creating and supporting test benches.
- Engage in stimulating projects like creating test plans, participating in code reviews, and conducting a variety of tests to verify features.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers to manage regressions and perform code/functional coverage analysis.
- Assist in the development of documentation for validation plans and results.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field graduating between December 23 - May 24
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Exposure to emulation/prototyping platforms either through coursework, projects, or internships.
- Familiarity with embedded C/C++ from class projects or personal exploration.
- Understanding of programming principles and languages, such as System Verilog, Verilog, or similar technologies discussed in classes.
- Interest in hardware and software interface protocols, like high-speed serial interfaces (SAS, SATA, PCIe) and memory architectures (DDR).
- Perl, Python, MySQL, PHP
- UVM Verification Methodology
- 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.
- You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’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 Western Digital’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 Western Digital 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.