Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

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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

Exciting opportunity to work on innovative NAND Flash products for AI infrastructure. Hardware develop for next‑generation products in the Emerging Technology Solutions group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end SSD hardware design from schematic and layout through bring‑up, validation, and qualification.

• Own the form factor PCB design, including component selection, high‑speed signal routing, power delivery, and mechanical integration.

• Collaborate with ASIC, firmware, mechanical, and system teams to meet performance, thermal, and reliability requirements.

• Develop and execute bring‑up, validation and debug plans using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab instruments.

• Ensure compliance with PCIe, ESD, EMI and power management standards for next‑generation NAND Flash products.

• Drive DOE and FA activities to improve product performance and yield.

• Interface with manufacturing, supply chain, and qualification teams to ensure seamless product transition to mass production.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, and contribute to best practices for high‑speed design, layout, and validation.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE or CE.

• 7+ years (BS), 5+ years (MS) experience in NAND flash‑based or related hardware design in SSD.

• Deep understanding of high‑speed digital design (PCIe Gen5/Gen6, DDR5, LPDDR5x).

• Proficient in schematic design (Cadence OrCAD/Allegro or equivalent) and system‑level debug.

• Experience with power delivery networks, SI/PI simulation, and thermal design tradeoffs.

• Proven track record in prototype bring‑up, validation, and design qualification.

• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

• Highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Preferred

• Experience with PCIe and CXL, Gen6 switch devices, or AI acceleration platforms.

• Familiarity with firmware/hardware interaction and hardware prototyping.

• Background in SSD manufacturing, qualification, or customer/OEM enablement.

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, etc. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the “Know Your Rights:
Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We believe the fusion of various…