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Sandisk · 9 hours ago

Technologist, Firmware Verification Engineering

positionMilpitas, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Sandisk is a leader in Flash and advanced memory technologies, committed to innovating solutions for data consumption. The Firmware Verification Engineer will lead the development of firmware verification strategies for NVMe SSD products, ensuring they meet quality and reliability standards through effective validation methodologies.

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Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers responsible for NVMe Client SSD validation
Motivate and mentor engineers to improve efficiency in test development, enhance code quality, expand validation coverage, and achieve high operational effectiveness
Identify and shape future validation methodologies, including defining validation infrastructure, frameworks, and long-term strategy to support evolving product requirements
Partner closely with Architecture, Firmware Development, Product Development, and other engineering teams to ensure aligned validation objectives and represent the firmware validation function within cross-functional discussions
Work with customer-facing teams to understand field and OEM-reported issues
Lead validation teams in enhancing coverage, improving test robustness, and preventing recurrence
Collaborate with software tools and automation teams to identify and drive improvements in validation frameworks, automation capabilities, and workflow efficiency

Qualification

Firmware algorithms expertiseHostStorage protocolsEmbedded software developmentTest coverage methodologiesProgramming in PythonCC++Analytical skillsRequirement elicitationPressure handlingCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Minimum BS + 6-8 years or MS + 5-7 years in storage related segments
Worked with international teams
Deep expertise in firmware algorithms used in NAND Flash–based storage devices, including SSDs, mobile flash solutions, or similar embedded storage technologies
Strong knowledge of host and storage protocols, including PCIe, NVMe, and NAND Flash memory technology fundamentals
Extensive experience in firmware or embedded software development, including integration, validation, and system-level debugging
Proficiency in test coverage methodologies for real-time embedded systems, particularly for storage controllers and NAND-flash–based architectures
Ability to methodically root-cause complex failure mechanisms, leveraging strong analytical and debugging skills
Strong programming proficiency in Python, C, and C++, with experience developing automation, validation tools, or test frameworks
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; able to collaborate effectively and work as a strong team contributor
Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with engineering, architecture, product, and customer-facing teams
Skilled in eliciting requirements from diverse stakeholders and translating them into actionable validation plans
Ability to work under pressure and drive quick resolutions while maintaining high-quality engineering standards

Benefits

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
Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan

Company

Sandisk

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SanDisk designs, develops, manufactures, and markets data storage solutions in the United States and internationally.
dateFounded in 1988
location
Milpitas, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.sandisk.com/en-in

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$713.58M
2025-06-06Post Ipo Secondary· $713.58M
2015-10-21Acquired
1995-11-17IPO

Leadership Team

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Netanel Nutman
Senior Manager , Software/Protocol Testing
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