Technologist, Systems Design Engineering

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

In this role, you will drive the development and productization of next‑generation NAND Interface Mux/Buffer technologies that enable high‑performance, reliable, enterprise‑class storage solutions.

You will take end‑to‑end technical ownership across architecture definition, implementation, debug, and customer deployment, supporting both internal enterprise SSD programs and component business customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Leading the architecture, design, and productization of NAND IF Mux/Buffer solutions from concept through production.
• Creating and maintaining high‑quality design and architecture documentation to support scalable and robust implementations.
• Performing RTL simulation, debug, and analysis, and driving resolution of complex functional and performance issues.
• Owning end‑to‑end problem solving and root‑cause analysis across RTL, firmware (FW), silicon, and system integration.
• Driving FW bring‑up and FW‑assisted debug, including HW–FW interaction, handshakes, and system flows.
• Supporting post‑silicon bring‑up and lab debug, working across silicon, FW, validation, and system teams.
• Collaborating closely with design partners to define and implement optimal architectural and implementation solutions.
• Working directly with component business units and customers to debug issues, ensure smooth integration, and enable successful deployment of SanDisk solutions.
• Leveraging automation, scripting, and AI‑assisted tools to improve debug efficiency, analysis quality, and overall engineering productivity.
• Acting as a technical leader, influencing architecture and design decisions across teams without direct authority.

This role emphasizes technical excellence, strong ownership, cross‑layer thinking, and customer empathy to deliver reliable, enterprise‑grade solutions.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience in digital and system‑level architecture and design, preferably with NAND interfaces, Mux/Buffer designs, or related ASIC/IP blocks.
• Proven expertise in RTL development, simulation, and debug (Verilog / SystemVerilog), including waveform‑based analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to drive systematic problem solving and root‑cause analysis across RTL, FW, silicon, and system boundaries.
• Hands‑on experience with firmware (FW) bring‑up and debug, including:
  • HW–FW interaction and control flows
  • FW‑driven sequences and failure analysis
• Experience with post‑silicon bring‑up and lab debug, including cross‑functional debug with validation and FW teams.
• Proficiency in Python and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, Tcl) for automation, data analysis, debug flows, and productivity improvement.
• Experience utilizing AI‑assisted engineering tools to accelerate debug, analysis, automation, and documentation, with sound engineering judgment.
• Strong understanding of HW–FW–system interactions, with the ability to debug complex issues spanning multiple layers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with design partners, internal cross‑functional teams, and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical direction and influence decisions without formal people management responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation and customer‑facing explanations.

Additional Information

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