Staff Engineer SSD Firmware

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer to join our innovative team in Milpitas, United States. As a Staff Engineer, you will play a crucial role in leading complex engineering projects, mentoring team members, and driving technological advancements within our organization.

• Collaborate with firmware engineers to design, develop, and embedded software for SSDs
• Contribute to the implementation of features related to error correction, data recovery, power management, and performance optimization
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues using tools like logic analyzers, emulators, and debuggers
• Work with cross‑functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components
• Perform unit testing and validation of firmware against established benchmarks and scenarios.
• Assist in documenting firmware design, testing processes, and codebase changes
• Research and present innovative solutions to improve storage device efficiency, reliability, and performance

Areas of focus for our SSD Firmware Engineers include, but are not limited to:

• Firmware Design and Algorithms
• Firmware Development
• Firmware Verification

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience, with at least 2 years in a staff engineering role
• Proven track record of leading complex engineering projects and driving innovation
• Proficiency in C, Python, and other relevant programming languages
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex engineering challenges
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration across global teams
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender‑related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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. 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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Based on our experience, we anticipate that the Final date to receive applications will be 02/05/2026 (3…