Principal System Design Engineer, SSD Memory Systems

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking a Principal System Design Engineer to join our team in Milpitas, United States. The successful candidate will lead the design and development of advanced solid-state drive (SSD) memory systems, driving innovation in storage technology. The role involves maturing, validating, and qualifying memory systems on San Disk's enterprise SSD products.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop innovative diagnostic tools and technologies in SSD firmware and testing software with enhanced data visibility and quality for validating, qualifying, and advancing memory system management firmware.
• Develop new features and tools for our full-stack SSD testing software, including Python, C, or JavaScript for low-level PCIe/NVMe interface communications, tester OS management in Linux and Windows, tester hardware control services and databases, test programs, cloud servers, and frontend GUIs.
• Design, develop, and upgrade NAND characterization hardware and software tools for new PCIe generation products.
• Drive collaboration with other functional teams to provide design feedback and improve our SSD testing environment.
• Perform system failure analysis on test environment issues, including diagnostic firmware, tester hardware, test platform software, and frontend components.

Required

• A degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Candidates are expected to possess a minimum of 5 years of experience with a master's degree or 7 years with a bachelor's degree in the following critical areas: system engineering in firmware or software, NAND device technology, storage device design and testing, failure analysis, data analysis, and testing infrastructure development.
• Proficiency in C and/or Python programming languages is essential.
• Demonstrated experience with AI tools for software and firmware development, such as Git Hub Copilot, is strongly preferred.
• Experience in JavaScript, Postgre
  
  SQL, Docker, RestAPI, and gRPC framework is highly advantageous.
• Experience working in a Linux environment is necessary.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of achieving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, exhibiting rigorous self-motivation and autonomy.

Preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within the team and across multiple departments are crucial.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the capacity to analyze and resolve complex technical issues are imperative for this role.

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 (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…