Technologist, Firmware 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 highly skilled SSD Test Architect to define and drive the test strategy for next-generation Solid-State Drive (SSD) products. This role requires deep technical expertise in storage technologies, firmware validation, and system-level testing. You will be responsible for architecting robust test frameworks, methodologies, and automation solutions to ensure product quality, reliability, and performance across diverse workloads and environments.  

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and shape future validation methodologies, including defining validation infrastructure, frameworks, and long-term strategy to support evolving product requirements. 
• Develop scalable and automated test frameworks for system level validation.  
• Establish test coverage metrics and quality gates for product release.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and system engineering teams to identify test requirements and design validation plans. 
• Drive innovation in test methodologies for storage technologies (NVMe, PCIe Gen5/Gen6, Zoned Storage, etc.). 
• Mentor and guide verification engineers on best practices and advanced test techniques. 
• Partner closely with Architecture, Firmware Development, Product Development, and other engineering teams to ensure aligned validation objectives and represent the firmware validation function within cross-functional discussions.
• Work with customer-facing teams to understand field and OEM-reported issues. Lead validation teams in enhancing coverage, improving test robustness, and preventing recurrence.
• Architect automation solutions for regression, continuous integration, and large-scale test execution. 
• Use advanced tools (e.g., protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) for deep-dive debugging. 

SKILLS

• Familiar with firmware development, Integration and validation
• Knowledgeable on product and quality standards and relevant host protocols, in particular SSD.
• Test coverage methods for real-time embedded systems, especially storage systems and/or NAND storage
• Strong programming skills in language: C, Python Advanced, C++(Optional)
• Basic understanding of CI/CD practices and tools, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile methodologies
• Understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and reliability in large to mid-scale systems
• 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 NVMe and PCIe.
• Experience in Windows/Linux kernel device driver and debugging. 
• Able to develop key relationships 

 Experience required

• Minimum 10+ years in storage related segments
• Worked with international teams.
• BE/B-Tech/M-Tech in CS/ECE/EEE/IS 

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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