Principal Engineer, Systems Design Verification Engineering

Job Description

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 visionary Principal Engineer as part of System Validation Infra to join our team in Bengaluru, India. In this pivotal role, you will lead the technical direction of our engineering efforts, drive innovation, and mentor our talented team of engineers. As a Principal Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions and monitoring infra tools and systems deployment that shape the future of our products.

- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for firmware and qualification workflows using Jenkins(any similar tool) and Git.
- Write basic to complex automation scripts using Python for data processing, job execution, and system integration.
- Integrate and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI to visualize qualification and failure data.
- Collaborate with QA, test, and validation teams to automate test infrastructure and improve coverage.
- Collect and analyze logs and metrics related to system failures, assist in root cause analysis (RCA).
- Work with engineering teams to track bugs, manage tasks, and plan releases using Jira.
- Enforce best practices in version control, branching strategies, and release management.
- Participate in continuous improvement of DevOps tools, techniques, and documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to work on requirements and by understanding them deeper into technical specifications
- Provide mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and best practices
- Recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance our engineering capabilities
- Drive the resolution of complex technical challenges and make critical design decisions
- Contribute to the establishment of engineering standards, best practices, and documentation
- Represent the team in design and development related discussions with stakeholders and external partners

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead engineering role. Hands-on to DevOps or infrastructure automation experience. Strong understanding of Git, Jenkins, and Jira workflows.
- Proven track record of leading large to mid-scale, complex software projects from conception to successful delivery
- Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and data processing.
- Good hands-on experience with Power BI for dashboard/report creation and data analysis.
- Basic knowledge of failure analysis techniquesworking with logs, test reports, and system data to support RCA.
- Familiarity with Docker(any similar tool) and Linux-based systems.
- Good understanding of CI/CD practices and tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile methodologies
- Strong understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and reliability in large to mid-scale systems. Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools and practices
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence technical decisions
- Good knowledge of Flash Memory concepts, Protocol knowledge such as UFS or eMMC shall be an added advantage.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers. Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic solutions to meet business objectives

Additional Information

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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