Technologist, Product Development Engineering

Company DescriptionSandisk 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 DescriptionSandisk is seeking an accomplished and highly technical Technologist, Product Development Engineering to lead the development, qualification, and production readiness of next‑generation memory and storage products. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, reliability, yield, and cost competitiveness across the full product lifecycle—from early silicon bring‑up through high‑volume manufacturing.As a Technologist, you will serve as a technical authority within Product Development Engineering, influencing product architecture, validation strategy, test methodology, and system‑level behavior. The ideal candidate brings deep semiconductor domain expertise, strong programming and data analysis capabilities, foundational AI/ML skills applied to engineering problems, and proven technical leadership. This role requires solving complex, cross‑layer issues spanning silicon, test, and system interactions while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across teams.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Product Development & QualificationLead product development, characterization, and qualification activities for advanced memory and storage technologies from NPI through high‑volume productionDefine and execute comprehensive validation strategies aligned with quality, reliability, and manufacturability objectivesOwn technical readiness assessments, identify risks, and drive mitigation plans to enable on‑time and high‑quality product releasesTechnical Leadership & Failure AnalysisServe as a technical authority for complex electrical, functional, and system‑level issues encountered during development and productionLead deep‑dive failure analysis and root‑cause investigations across silicon, test, firmware, and system domainsDrive cross‑functional corrective action plans and ensure lessons learned are embedded into future designs and workflowsTest Engineering & MethodologyArchitect and optimize test flows, coverage strategies, and screening methodologies using Automated Test Equipment (ATE)Drive Design for Test (DFT) methodologies into product and test implementationsPartner with test engineering, design, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, cost‑effective, and robust test solutionsData, Software, and AI/ML EnablementLeverage large‑scale test and manufacturing data to identify trends, accelerate debug, improve yield, and reduce test costDevelop automation, analysis, and infrastructure tools using Python, C, or C++Apply foundational AI/ML techniques and statistical methods to enhance test optimization, anomaly detection, and failure analysisCross‑Functional CollaborationCollaborate globally with design, device, firmware, system, manufacturing, quality, and reliability teamsCommunicate complex technical findings clearly to diverse audiences, including senior technical leadershipInfluence technical decisions using strong engineering judgment and data‑driven recommendationsMentorship & Technical ExcellenceMentor engineers and technologists, strengthening technical fundamentals, ownership, and analytical rigorLead technical reviews, design discussions, and post‑silicon analysis forumsPromote a culture of innovation, engineering discipline, and continuous improvement QualificationsREQUIRED:Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical fieldMinimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience in semiconductor product development, test engineering, reliability engineering, or a related technical disciplineDeep expertise in NAND, DRAM, or SSD technologies, including device‑level behavior, controller interaction, and system‑level performance characteristicsProven proficiency with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms such as Advantest or TeradyneStrong programming skills in Python, C, and/or C++, with hands‑on experience in automation, test development, and large‑scale data analysisFoundational knowledge of AI/ML concepts, with practical experience applying machine learning or statistical techniques to test optimization, yield improvement, failure analysis, or manufacturing data analyticsDemonstrated experience driving Design for Test (DFT) methodologies into product design, validation, and manufacturing test flowsDemonstrated technical leadership, including mentoring engineers, leading complex technical initiatives, and influencing cross‑functional teamsPreferred Qualifications & SkillsExperience with advanced memory nodes and scaling challenges, including 3D NAND or advanced DRAM generationsStrong understanding of high‑speed interfaces such as JEDEC, ONFI, or ToggleExposure to system‑level validation, platform bring‑up, or end‑to‑end storage solution integrationExperience with yield ramping, manufacturing learning cycles, and test cost optimization in high‑volume production environmentsFamiliarity with applying advanced AI/ML techniques (e.g., anomaly detection, classification, regression, clustering) to large engineering datasetsExperience building or deploying data platforms, dashboards, or analytics pipelines for tests, products, or manufacturing ecosystemsSolid knowledge of firmware architecture, system‑level design, and error detection, correction, and handling mechanisms (e.g., ECC, parity, retry flows)Proven ability to influence architectural decisions across products, test, firmware, and system boundariesExperience driving long‑term technical roadmaps and cross‑organizational strategic initiatives Additional InformationSandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.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.Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 09/01/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.#LI-RT1Compensation & Benefits DetailsAn employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Salary Range: 159,763.00-264,650.00 Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Product Development Engineering Work Location: Milpitas Office--LOC_WDT_USCA25