Summer 2025 Intern, Failure Analysis Engineering (Gen AI focus)

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

The intern will be involved in the development of failure analysis automation tools for Solid State Drives and NAND flash memory. This role requires a solid understanding in machine learning, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Large Language Models (LLMs). Candidate must code effectively in Python, ElasticSearch, and Jupiter Notebook. Ideal candidates would complete a MS in Computer Science, AI Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering between December 2025 and June 2026.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop failure analysis automation tools related to SSDs and NAND flash memory. 
• Design, train, and optimize machine learning models, with a focus on CNN and LLM. 
• Automated compilation and organization of technical data to share with SSD and NAND Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). 
• Document design, tool implementation, testing and validation results, and data analysis findings for communication and transparency. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with completion occurring between December 2025 and June 2026. 
• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras. 
• Strong understanding of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and their applications in computer vision. 
• Strong programming skills in Python, ElasticSearch, and Jupiter Notebook. 
• Understanding of gen AI development. 
• Good understanding of Solid State Drives (SSDs) and NAND Flash memory is a plus.  
• Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively in a team environment.  
• Preference given to candidates who will not require relocation to the Milpitas, CA area. Relocation will not be offered for this position. 
• Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, BERT, or similar architectures. Ability to utilize RAG, and finetuning the LLM models. 

Skills: 

• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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