Technologist, Firmware Verification 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 NVMe SSD products undergo rigorous in-house validation to ensure they consistently meet stringent OEM quality and reliability standards. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Firmware Validation Engineer (Technologist) with deep expertise in NVMe SSD system architecture and firmware algorithms. This role will lead the development of comprehensive firmware verification strategies and drive implementation using modern object-oriented programming languages.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers responsible for NVMe Client SSD validation. Guide the team in best practices, architecture understanding, and test strategy execution.Drive Engineering Excellence: Motivate and mentor engineers to improve efficiency in test development, enhance code quality, expand validation coverage, and achieve high operational effectiveness.Define Validation Strategy: Identify and shape future validation methodologies, including defining validation infrastructure, frameworks, and long-term strategy to support evolving product requirements.Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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.Customer Issue Analysis: Work with customer-facing teams to understand field and OEM-reported issues. Lead validation teams in enhancing coverage, improving test robustness, and preventing recurrence.Automation & Framework Development: Collaborate with software tools and automation teams to identify and drive improvements in validation frameworks, automation capabilities, and workflow efficiencyQualificationsSKILLS:Deep expertise in firmware algorithms used in NAND Flash–based storage devices, including SSDs, mobile flash solutions, or similar embedded storage technologies.Strong knowledge of host and storage protocols, including PCIe, NVMe, and NAND Flash memory technology fundamentals.Extensive experience in firmware or embedded software development, including integration, validation, and system-level debugging.Proficiency in test coverage methodologies for real-time embedded systems, particularly for storage controllers and NAND-flash–based architectures.Ability to methodically root-cause complex failure mechanisms, leveraging strong analytical and debugging skills.Strong programming proficiency in Python, C, and C++, with experience developing automation, validation tools, or test frameworks.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; able to collaborate effectively and work as a strong team contributor.Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with engineering, architecture, product, and customer-facing teams.Skilled in eliciting requirements from diverse stakeholders and translating them into actionable validation plans.Ability to work under pressure and drive quick resolutions while maintaining high-quality engineering standards.REQUIRED:Minimum BS + 6-8 years or MS + 5-7 years in storage related segmentsWorked with international teamsAdditional 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 09/26/2026 (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: 153,692.00-254,610.00 Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Firmware Verification Engineering Work Location: Milpitas Office--LOC_WDT_USCA25