Principal Mask Design Engineer

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.

We are seeking a Technologist, Mask Design Engineering specializing in Memory Technology to join our innovative team in Seoul, South Korea.

In this senior-level role, you will lead the mask layout design for peripheral circuit and working across global teams to enable successful tape‑outs.

This role is intended for recognized technical leaders who combine deep layout expertise (STD/Block layout, SA-RD layout, signal/power planning, Floor Planning and full chip integration), strong verification skillset, and thinking, and who maintain both layout quality and layout schedule across projects. Furthermore, you are expected to take the lead in enhancing the overall capabilities of the team and improving layout design quality through mentorship and technical guidance provided to junior engineers.

Requirements

Your Experience; 10+ years of experience in IC layout; virtuoso layout editer; Calibre DRC; Synopsys LVS; Nice to have; English skills; Knowledge of Layout automation; Experienced management or leading