Intern - Product Management, Ecosystem Development

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 & Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Ecosystem Development Intern to support the growth and enablement of SanDisk’s ecosystem across consumer devices, platforms, and standards. This role offers hands‑on experience working at the intersection of product platforms, industry standards, and ecosystem readiness within the consumer electronics and removable flash storage space.

The intern will focus on ecosystem analysis, enablement activities, and cross‑functional coordination, working closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to help ensure SanDisk products integrate smoothly into broader device and platform ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze ecosystem platforms, standards, and device categories across segments such as gaming, imaging, mobile, and computing.
• Support tracking of ecosystem initiatives, deliverables, and documentation using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Conduct market, standards, and competitive analysis to identify ecosystem gaps, trends, and enablement opportunities.
• Assist in the creation of ecosystem documentation, including compatibility summaries, reference materials, and internal briefs.
• Help prepare presentations and reports for internal reviews related to ecosystem readiness and adoption.
• Support coordination of ecosystem workshops, technical reviews, and internal alignment meetings.
• Gather and analyze data related to ecosystem adoption, platform support, and integration readiness.

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize technical and market information.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or similar project management platforms is a plus.
• Interest in consumer electronics, storage technology, platforms, and standards ecosystems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Self‑motivated, curious, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Preferred Skills: 

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for internal collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience supporting ecosystem development and platform readiness at a leading consumer storage company.
• Exposure to how products integrate across devices, operating systems, and industry standards.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams.
• Mentorship from ecosystem and product leaders.
• The opportunity to contribute to real, shipped ecosystem initiatives that impact product adoption and user experience.

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 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, nationa