Technologist, Systems Design 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 DescriptionIn this role, you will drive the development and productization of next‑generation NAND Interface Mux/Buffer technologies that enable high‑performance, reliable, enterprise‑class storage solutions.You will take end‑to‑end technical ownership across architecture definition, implementation, debug, and customer deployment, supporting both internal enterprise SSD programs and component business customers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Leading the architecture, design, and productization of NAND IF Mux/Buffer solutions from concept through production.Creating and maintaining high‑quality design and architecture documentation to support scalable and robust implementations.Performing RTL simulation, debug, and analysis, and driving resolution of complex functional and performance issues.Owning end‑to‑end problem solving and root‑cause analysis across RTL, firmware (FW), silicon, and system integration.Driving FW bring‑up and FW‑assisted debug, including HW–FW interaction, handshakes, and system flows.Supporting post‑silicon bring‑up and lab debug, working across silicon, FW, validation, and system teams.Collaborating closely with design partners to define and implement optimal architectural and implementation solutions.Working directly with component business units and customers to debug issues, ensure smooth integration, and enable successful deployment of SanDisk solutions.Leveraging automation, scripting, and AI‑assisted tools to improve debug efficiency, analysis quality, and overall engineering productivity.Acting as a technical leader, influencing architecture and design decisions across teams without direct authority.This role emphasizes technical excellence, strong ownership, cross‑layer thinking, and customer empathy to deliver reliable, enterprise‑grade solutions. QualificationsRequired: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.Strong experience in digital and system‑level architecture and design, preferably with NAND interfaces, Mux/Buffer designs, or related ASIC/IP blocks.Proven expertise in RTL development, simulation, and debug (Verilog / SystemVerilog), including waveform‑based analysis.Demonstrated ability to drive systematic problem solving and root‑cause analysis across RTL, FW, silicon, and system boundaries.Hands‑on experience with firmware (FW) bring‑up and debug, including:HW–FW interaction and control flowsFW‑driven sequences and failure analysisExperience with post‑silicon bring‑up and lab debug, including cross‑functional debug with validation and FW teams.Proficiency in Python and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, Tcl) for automation, data analysis, debug flows, and productivity improvement.Experience utilizing AI‑assisted engineering tools to accelerate debug, analysis, automation, and documentation, with sound engineering judgment.Strong understanding of HW–FW–system interactions, with the ability to debug complex issues spanning multiple layers.Ability to collaborate effectively with design partners, internal cross‑functional teams, and external customers.Demonstrated ability to lead technical direction and influence decisions without formal people management responsibility.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation and customer‑facing explanations.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 09/10/2026 (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-KH1Compensation & 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: 142,080.00-235,359.00 Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Memory Systems Design Work Location: Milpitas Office--LOC_WDT_USCA25