What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technologist System Design Engineering position at SanDisk?
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- We are seeking a Technologist with a strong background in SSD design, hardware design, Product Management, Memory Systems and / or system architecture to lead the development of next-generation SoC solutions.
- Candidates must have either an M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 7 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 5 years .
- The ideal candidate will have proven SSD experience , hands-on expertise with ASIC and / or firmware , in-depth knowledge of PCIe standards , and SoC architecture .
- Proven expertise in hardware design, including NVMe, DDR, power supplies, and system-level integration , is required.
- Strong debugging skills using tools like PCIe protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes are essential. Proficiency in programming with C / C and Python is preferred.
- This role demands a highly motivated individual who can troubleshoot complex issues, analyze emerging technologies, and make critical design decisions.
Qualifications : Qualifications
REQUIRED : Education :
M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 7 years of experience in an engineering development environment, OR
Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5 years of experience.
Experience :
Proven expertise in SSD design, hardware design, ASIC Design
Strong experience in system design and architecture for SSD products.
Demonstrated ability to architect and design next-generation SoC solutions, including evaluating trade-offs in performance, power, and area.
Hands-on experience in hardware design involving components such as NVMe, DDR, power supplies , and other SSD-specific hardware.
Soft Skills :
Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven.
Strong multitasking abilities and adaptability to dynamic environments.
PREFERRED :
Technical Expertise :
Extensive hands-on experience with Firmware and / or ASIC design .
In-depth knowledge of SoC architecture and next-generation design principles.
Advanced understanding of PCIe standards and processor architectures like ARM / ARC .
Debugging :
Expert-level skills with PCIe protocol analyzers , oscilloscopes, and related lab equipment.
Firmware / Hardware Skills :
Proven ability to write / debug firmware in C / C and Python .
Expertise in hardware design for SSD systems, including board-level and system-level integration.
Additional Information
Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
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@wdc.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.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 05 / 25 / 2025 (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.
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