Staff Engineer, Firmware Engineering

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.

Responsibilities

Understanding system specifications, Firmware and memory requirements; Understanding on NAND firmware architecture and algorithms; Coming up with creative scenarios, test design, development, implementation and deployment.; Making sure firmware meets the quality and performance specifications of the product.; Leads reviews with all the program members to update or changes quality standards when necessary

Requirements

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.; Minimum 5 years of working experience in firmware development, embedded systems, or software quality development.; Hands-on experience in object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, and algorithms.; Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, methodologies, and complex code.; Strong aptitude and penchant for problem solving and complexity analysis.; Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver on deadlines and commitments.; Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.; Comfortable working in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment.; Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work well with people.; Experience as a software engineer, designer, or in a technical leadership capacity.; Familiarity with microcontroller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems, and RTOS.; Knowledge of SAS, SATA, and PCIe interfaces.; Experience using bus analyzers, emulators, and other firmware debugging tools.; Knowledge in data analytics, data visualization, or machine learning.; Working experience as a Scrum member, Scrum leader, or understanding of Agile practices.