Sandisk · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer, Firmware Verification Engineering
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $186K/yr
6+ years expSandisk is a leader in Flash and advanced memory technologies, focused on delivering innovative solutions for data consumption. The Principal Firmware Verification Engineer will design and develop tests in Python to verify SSD firmware security features, collaborating closely with firmware engineers and product security architects.
SemiconductorBig DataManufacturingData Storage
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with firmware engineers & architects on product architecture and designs to define the comprehensive verification plan to validate each SSD security features
Design, Develop and Integrate the tests on SSD products in roadmap
Conduct test plan reviews and code reviews to ensure the tests are scalable and meeting the requirements
Participate in driving failure analysis and collaborate with integration/execution engineers for test deployment
Work with firmware engineers, understand the logs/events to triage and debug test failures
Qualification
Required
BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field
BS + 7 years or MS + 6 years of related experience in storage, semiconductor, or non-volatile memory development
Passion for Storage technology and secure product development
Demonstrated experience in product security engineering with a focus on validation of product security algorithms and feature sets
Proficiency in security protocols or specification such as TCG Opal/Ruby/Pyrite, IEEE1667, SPDM etc
Proficiency on applied cryptography and security including knowledge on secure boot, device attestation and user data encryption
Strong architectural review skills with the ability to provide guidance and review test development efforts and test coverage
Comprehensive understanding of embedded software fundamentals and Storage fundamentals with Knowledge on NVMe/PCIe specification
Knowledge on Git, CI & source code management flow and agile development practices
Strong programming skills with experience in Python, C, or C++ programming
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$713.58M2025-06-06Post Ipo Secondary· $713.58M
2015-10-21Acquired
1995-11-17IPO
Leadership Team
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