Principal Engineer, Firmware Engineering

Company Description

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.

Job Description

• Understanding system specifications, Firmware and memory requirements 

• Understanding on NAND  firmware architecture and algorithms  

• Coming up with creative scenarios, test design, development, implementation and deployment.

• Making sure firmware meets the quality and performance specifications of the product. 

• Leads  reviews with all the program members to update or changes quality standards when necessary 

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in relevant field or software quality development.
• Hands on experience in object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, algorithms.
• Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Ability to rapidly learn new technologies, complex code
• Strong aptitude and penchant for problem solving, and complexity analysis.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments. 
• You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.
• You are comfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever evolving environment.
• You can be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys challenges and celebrates successes.
• Self-motivated, self-directed and ability to work well with people. 
• Proven experience as a software designer and/or software lead.

DESIRED SKILLS and/or EXPERIENCE

Added advantage if you have the following:-

• Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems and RTOS desired.
• Knowledge in SAS, SATA and PCIE interface.
• Experience in the use of bus analyzers, emulators and other firmware debugging tools is a plus.
• Knowledge in data analytics, data visualization, machine learning. 
• Working experience as a Scrum Members/ Scrum leadership or understanding of Agile practices would be an added advantage

Additional Information

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.

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