Principal System Design Engineer

Principal Engineer, System Design Engineering (10 - 15 years)

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in long term planning of technology, roadmaps and involved in strategic product decisions
• Perform NAND flash memory-based storage systems design, analysis, integration and validation from product definition, requirement analysis, planning, development, system validation, production, and release
• Developing memory system specifications & algorithms, test objectives
• Responsible for NAND flash system level behavior characterizations
• Ability to work with other functional teams such as memory technology, firmware, firmware validation, device, architecture teams to develop storage products
• Provides feedback on new system features for next generation memory developments

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in EE, ECE, E&I, VLSI, or other relevant field
• 10+ years (BS), 8+ years (MS), or 5+ years (PhD) experience in NAND flash–based or related system design
• Knowledge of NAND storage domain, Embedded system design and development, system architecture
• Knowledge of Semiconductor physics and Computer Architecture is a plus
• Knowledge of programming (e.g. C, C++, Python) is a plus.
• Knowledge of flash media management techniques is a plus
• Knowledge of storage interfaces such as SATA, USB, SD, UFS and PCIe is a plus
• Experience in bus logic capture and analysis is a plus
• Exceptional written, report creation, verbal communication, and cross functional co-ordination skills
• Strong team player who can collaborate with colleagues

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level