Senior Technologist, Firmware 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 Senior Technologist to join our Firmware Engineering team and drive the core architecture of our next-generation, high-bandwidth flash controller for the Gaia project. You'll be a key technical leader, guiding the firmware strategy across critical domains from the host interface down to low-level silicon drivers and power management. Your work will directly shape the performance, reliability, and efficiency of our flash storage solutions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Technologist, you will lead the architectural strategy and provide deep technical guidance across multiple firmware domains:

- Host-Side Architecture: Architect the host-facing firmware stack, including high-speed protocols like PCIe and NVMe.
- Flash Translation Layer (FTL): Guide the design and optimization of the FTL for high-bandwidth, low-latency performance.
- Back-End Architecture: Lead the firmware for managing the flash memory, including algorithms for ECC, wear-leveling, and garbage collection.
- Low-Level Drivers & Bring-Up: Own the architecture of low-level drivers for silicon peripherals (DDR, PLLs, etc.) and lead the initial chip bring-up.
- Power Management: Design and implement intelligent power management firmware, including dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) and thermal management.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with hardware, software, and silicon teams to ensure a cohesive, high-performing end-to-end system.

Qualifications

- Experience: 15+ years of hands-on experience in firmware or embedded systems development, with a proven track record of shipping complex products.
- Expert-Level C/C++: Master-level proficiency in C/C++ and a deep understanding of embedded systems architecture.
- Flash Expertise: Extensive knowledge of NAND flash memory and firmware algorithms for flash management (FTL, wear-leveling, garbage collection).
- High-Speed Interfaces: Strong background in high-speed communication protocols like PCIe and NVMe.
- System-Level Knowledge: Deep understanding of silicon bring-up, low-level drivers, and on-chip peripherals.
- Leadership: Proven experience as a technical leader or architect, capable of mentoring and guiding a team.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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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