Principal Engineer, Firmware Engineering

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.

We are the Firmware Infrastructure Team at SanDisk, a global leader in SSD development. Our team plays a core role in building and maintaining the foundation that supports efficient, scalable, and high-quality firmware development for next-generation SSD products.

Our Role

We focus on the infrastructure layer within the firmware stack, enabling seamless development workflows, system-level integration, and automated validation. While the majority of our work is in C, we also use Python selectively for internal testing and automation tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain C-based infrastructure modules in the SSD firmware environment.

• Support test and debug frameworks to enhance firmware validation efficiency.

• Manage source code using Git, and track development progress through Jira.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (platform, validation, test) in an Agile development process.

• Ensure consistent build processes, issue tracking, and test integration across development cycles.

Tech Stack

• Languages: C (primary), Python (testing and automation)

• Tools: Git, Jira

• Development Methodology: Agile (Scrum/Kanban-based sprints)

• Platform: Embedded systems for SSD firmware

Professional Capabilities:

• Drive personal excellence - understanding self, professional presence & accountability, personal well-being, time management, change agility
• Invest in your career - learning mindset, performance goals and feedback, personal career development, seeking insights, expressing gratitude
• Communicate & collaborate - relationships & connectedness, team player, sharing your voice, global awareness, effective presentations
• Build an innovative mindset - business essentials, data acumen, digital mindset, creative thinking, problem solving

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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