Manager, Firmware 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

Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to lead the Integration Team within our SSD Firmware Development group. This role is pivotal in driving the quality and efficiency of firmware releases through robust integration practices, continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, and effective regression testing strategies.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical acumen with proven leadership skills to manage a high-performing team and collaborate across cross-functional groups.

Key Responsibilities:

Firmware Integration & Release Management:

• Own and drive the end-to-end SSD firmware release process, ensuring timely and high-quality deliveries.
• Coordinate with development, validation, and product teams to align release schedules and content.
• Manage release documentation, version control, and compliance with internal and external standards
• Architect and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Continuously improve integration efficiency and reduce release cycle time through automation and tooling.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure reliability and scalability of build systems.

Firmware Regression & Quality Assurance:

• Define and oversee regression testing strategies for firmware releases.
• Monitor test coverage, failure trends, and quality metrics to ensure robust firmware performance.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for integration-related issues.

Team & People Management:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of integration engineers and automation specialists.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, career development planning, and hiring activities.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Act as a key liaison between development, validation, systems, and product teams.
• Represent the integration team in program reviews, quality audits, and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• BE/ B.Tech /ME/ M.Tech in Computer Science or Software / Computer / Electrical Engineering, Electronics
• 8+ years of experience in firmware development/integration, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of SSD architecture, firmware lifecycle, and embedded systems
• Knowledge on SSD FW architecture and concepts is added advantage
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), scripting (Python, Bash), and version control (Git)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

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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