Associate Firmware 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

Design, implement, debug firmware for the next generation of SSDs
HW Interface drivers, algorithm design and implementation
Contribute to the SSD firmware and play a significant role in delivering next generation SSDs to market
Work with the firmware Architects, ASIC, flash media, validation and other cross functional teams on regular basis
Design and implement firmware algorithms needed to achieve best in class performance goals
Develop characterization and evaluation programs for new products
Support failure analysis on test systems
Active participation in technical design, implementation reviews across teams and functions  

Qualifications

BE/BTech/MTech degree or equivalent or higher
Excellent Embedded C programming skills. Good to have Assembly language programming skills
Must have strong problem solving skills; experience using logic and protocol analyzers is preferred
The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people.
A proven desire to work as a team member across internal and cross functional teams.
Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and globally.
Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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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