Company Description
Sandisk 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 Description
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Engineer to join our engineering team in Bengaluru, India. In this role, you will drive technical excellence, mentor engineering teams, and architect innovative solutions that shape the future of our organization. As a Principal Engineer, you will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to solve complex engineering challenges and establish best practices across the organization.
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Design and implement advanced verification and validation methodologies, ensuring robust and scalable solutions for SSDs
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Develop and optimize verification flows, emulation environments, and automation frameworks using modern programming and scripting languages
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Mentor and support engineering teams, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous learning and innovation
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Partner cross-functionally with design, validation, firmware, and physical design teams to resolve system-level issues and drive technical alignment
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Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, test plans, and architectural specifications
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Conduct code reviews and establish quality standards to ensure code excellence and maintainability
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Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements
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Lead the evaluation and adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance engineering productivity
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Communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels, translating complex ideas into actionable insights
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Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies and proposing solutions that advance organizational capabilities
Qualifications
**Required Qualifications:**
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Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
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8+ years of professional engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in verification, validation in storage domain
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Advanced proficiency in NVMe / PCIe / NAND / System Design of SSD
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Deployed new methodology in SSD Validation using AI
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Proven expertise in test plan creation, testbench architecture, and test execution
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Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills in simulation and emulation environments
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Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams
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Strong architectural thinking and system-level design experience
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Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration with design, validation, and firmware teams
Additional Information
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.
