Staff Engineer, Systems Design Verification 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 seeking a visionary Staff 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 Staff 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.
• Working on high-performance Infra software that meet business requirements and industry standards
• Working on the development of technical strategies and roadmaps to guide long-term engineering initiatives
• 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
• Participate in the full development lifecycle, from concept to deployment till the maintenance
• 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

• Technical and analytical skills required
• In depth understanding of firmware algorithms used in any NAND Flash based storage devices (eMMC, UFS) or other storage devices
• Knowledge in any Host protocols like as UFS, eMMC is an added advantage
• Experienced and familiar with firmware development, Integration and validation
• Experience in Linux kernel device driver, android application testing and debugging. 
• Knowledgeable on product and quality standards and relevant host protocols, in particular eMMC and UFS.
• Experience in the area of Grey box or black box.
• Test coverage methods for real-time embedded systems, especially storage systems and/or NAND storage
• Able to methodically root cause complex failure mechanism
• Strong programming knowledge & debugging skills in Python, C, Shell.
• Soft skills, Excellent written and verbal skills, be a Team player
• Able to develop key relationships
• Able to elect requirements from all stakeholders
• Be able to work in pressure for quick resolution and delivery.
• Knowledge on Mobile/Compute/Industrial OS and Filesystem
• Experience in the area of digital and analog design

Experience required     :    Minimum 5+ years in storage related segments 

Minimum Qualifications :     BE / B Tech / ME / M Tech / MS

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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