ASIC Digital Engineer

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

We are looking for a highly self-directed person to assume a technical role working in the research and development phase of bringing our newest products to market.  You will be actively engaging with internal customers and external suppliers to help develop pre silicon emulation platforms for leading edge HDD and SSD SoCs. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assemble, configure, and maintain emulation platforms (including PCs, peripherals, and FPGA systems).
• Create, follow, and improve setup and configuration documentation
• Configure associated test equipment (logic analyzers, protocol analyzers).
• Coordinate and manage site inventories and licensing, including drives, equipment, firmware/tools, etc.
• Create standardized system configurations and retrofit to existing systems as needed.
• Recommend and itemize equipment needs for lab.
• Perform issue reproduction and debug data retrieval to support debug and failure analysis.
• Perform troubleshooting and first-level failure analysis as needed in support of firmware engineers.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or better in engineering technology or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to problem solve and debug electronics issues
• 2-4 years related experience.
• Knowledgeable in these areas:
  • Windows and Linux system administration and configuration.
  • Python scripting.
• Desired, but not required, experience includes:
  • Familiarity with Synopsys HAAPS FPGAs
  • Prior work with SSDs or other storage devices.
  • Configuration and use of protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
  • Background in hardware electronics and hardware troubleshooting.

Skillsets

• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a dynamic environment based on engineering team needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skill sets. Proficiency in English, both spoken and written is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills especially dealing with engineering customers

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.

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.