Sandisk · 2 hours ago
Principal System Design Engineer, SSD Memory Systems
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expSandisk is a leader in Flash and advanced memory technologies, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for data consumption. They are seeking a Principal System Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced solid-state drive (SSD) memory systems, focusing on innovation in storage technology and system validation.
Data StorageManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Design and develop innovative diagnostic tools and technologies in SSD firmware and testing software with enhanced data visibility and quality for validating, qualifying, and advancing memory system management firmware
Develop new features and tools for our full-stack SSD testing software, including Python, C, or JavaScript for low-level PCIe/NVMe interface communications, tester OS management in Linux and Windows, tester hardware control services and databases, test programs, cloud servers, and frontend GUIs
Design, develop, and upgrade NAND characterization hardware and software tools for new PCIe generation products
Drive collaboration with other functional teams to provide design feedback and improve our SSD testing environment
Perform system failure analysis on test environment issues, including diagnostic firmware, tester hardware, test platform software, and frontend components
Qualification
Required
A degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field is required
Candidates are expected to possess a minimum of 5 years of experience with a master's degree or 7 years with a bachelor's degree in the following critical areas: system engineering in firmware or software, NAND device technology, storage device design and testing, failure analysis, data analysis, and testing infrastructure development
Proficiency in C and/or Python programming languages is essential
Demonstrated experience with A.I. tools for software and firmware development, such as GitHub Copilot, is strongly preferred
Experience in JavaScript, PostgreSQL, Docker, RestAPI, and gRPC framework is highly advantageous
Experience working in Linux environment is necessary
The successful candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, exhibiting rigorous self-motivation and autonomy
Preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within the team and across multiple departments are crucial
Advanced problem-solving skills and the capacity to analyze and resolve complex technical issues are imperative for this role
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
SanDisk designs, develops, manufactures, and markets data storage solutions in the United States and internationally.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$713.58M2025-06-06Post Ipo Secondary· $713.58M
2015-10-21Acquired
1995-11-17IPO
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