Custom IC & System Power Management Architect

TLDR

Define and drive the power architecture for next-generation products, collaborating across teams to deliver high-efficiency power management solutions.

 

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary PMIC Architect to define and drive the power architecture for our next-generation products across client and enterprise segments. The ideal candidate will lead high-level specification, architecture planning, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver optimized, high-efficiency power management solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Define High-Level PMIC Specifications: Develop system-level PMIC specifications including efficiency optimization strategies, control logic, register definitions, and custom feature enablement.
  • System Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders (System, Hardware, and SoC teams) to define and iterate on the most optimal and scalable power architecture.
  • Vendor Engagement: Own the interface with third-party PMIC vendors, ensuring the architecture is implemented to specification and aligns with vendor capabilities. Promote commonality across designs where feasible.
  • Roadmap Ownership: Lead and evolve the power architecture roadmap to support both current and future client and enterprise product lines.
  • Test Planning: Define validation and test objectives, and collaborate with internal and external test teams to execute against them effectively.
  • Leadership Communication: Provide regular technical insights and evaluations to leadership, influencing product and business strategy through deep architectural understanding.

 

    REQUIRED:

    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in mixed-signal and power electronics development.
    • Proven experience in PMIC design, validation, and product integration.
    • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in VLSI, power electronics, or mixed-signal design.
    • Strong understanding of power efficiency trade-offs, analog/digital partitioning, and low-power architecture techniques.

    SKILLS:

    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across engineering and business functions.

    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.

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