What are the responsibilities and job description for the SSD Hardware Design Engineer (May / June 2025 New Grads) position at Sandisk?

Job Description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 at 11 : 59pm PST (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.

At Sandisk, we’re redefining the digital age with cutting-edge SSD technology, world-class innovation, and operational excellence. Our vision is to build a top-tier hardware organization that pushes the boundaries of performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability. If you're passionate about hardware design, problem-solving, and pushing technology forward , this is your opportunity to make an impact. Join us in revolutionizing data storage and shaping the future of hardware engineering!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Innovate & Design : Contribute to the development of next-generation SSD hardware, driving industry-leading advancements.
Test & Validate : Conduct rigorous testing and validation of SSD components and prototypes to ensure top-tier performance and reliability.
Collaborate & Define : Work closely with cross-functional teams to establish product specifications and requirements, shaping the future of our SSD solutions.
Troubleshoot & Optimize : Support debugging efforts throughout the design and validation process, ensuring seamless execution.
Document & Improve : Maintain detailed records of design processes, test results, and project progress to drive continuous innovation.

Qualifications

Required :

Graduating in May / June 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Available to start full-time starting July 2025.

Basic understanding of electronic design, digital and analog circuit design.

Familiarity with SSD architecture and storage technologies is a plus.

Experience with hardware design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence) and simulation software (e.g., SPICE).

Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Bench power supplies.

Preferred Skills :

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

Internship or project experience related to hardware design or embedded systems.

Knowledge of interface protocols (e.g., SATA, PCIe).

Understanding of thermal management and power optimization techniques.

Additional Information

Sandisk 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 jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com 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.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

An 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.

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