Summer 2026 Internship, Flash Systems 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

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern for Flash Systems Engineering to join our team in Irvine, United States. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of flash memory technologies and contribute to cutting-edge projects in our organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the development of test plans and execution of test cases for PCI-NVME interface
• Assist in the design and development of flash memory systems
• Conduct performance analysis and benchmarking of flash storage solutions
• Participate in troubleshooting and debugging of PCI issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize PCI and flash system designs
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports on flash system performance
• Contribute to the documentation of flash system architectures and processes

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of flash memory technologies and computer architecture, PCI knowledge / experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in programming languages, particularly C/C++ and Python
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving 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.

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.

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