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 world-class Firmware Engineer to work on a wide variety of advanced next-generation high performance storage devices - SSD, uSD, USB drives.

This is a high-impact, high visibility opportunity for the individual with superior technical skills and an enthusiasm for success.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop & debug firmware for storage products using C and C++.
• Debug and implement solutions to complex system level issues of storage devices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, validation & system integration test teams.
• Design and develop debug infrastructure for enabling quick diagnosis of failures.
• Design, develop & analyze diagnostic data, debug logs and event data.
• Drive issue resolution to enable predictable and high-quality product to customer. 

Qualification:

• B.Tech / M.Tech. in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in firmware development for embedded systems, with a focus on storage devices
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming with hands-on experience
• Strong debugging, problem-solving skills, and log/trace analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex firmware & hardware issues
• Experience with performance optimization of complex embedded systems.
• Demonstrated experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as ThreadX, Nucleus, or VxWorks
• In-depth knowledge of ARM or ARC processor families, including debugging environments and tools
• Solid understanding of NAND flash fundamentals and storage interface protocols (e.g., NVMe, NVMe MI, SATA, uSD)
• Good understanding of PCIe/ SMBUS/ I2C/ I3C/USB is expected.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and continuous integration tools
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cultural and organizational boundaries.
• Fast learner with a track record of quickly implementing new concepts and technologies.
• Experience with scripting automation using Python will be a plus.

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 jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com 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.