Job DescriptionWe are seeking a New College Graduate (NCG) SSD Firmware Engineer to join the firmware engineering team. This role is intended for conversion of a high-performing intern who has demonstrated strong technical skills, ownership, and the ability to contribute to production-quality firmware development. The engineer will work on enterprise SSD firmware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, validate, and support firmware features across the product lifecycle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Design, develop, and debug C/C++ firmware for enterprise SSD controllers
- Contribute to firmware features across EVT 12 DVT 12 LVM 12 MP stages
- Work on NVMe protocol, storage command handling, and performance optimization
- Develop and execute unit tests, system tests, and validation tools
- Analyze firmware logs, traces, and failure data to identify root causes
- Collaborate with hardware, validation, and system software teams
- Participate in code reviews and adhere to secure coding and quality standards
- Support customer-specific firmware deliverables when required
QualificationsRequired:- Bachelor19s or Master19s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (recent graduate)
- Strong programming experience in C and/or C++
- Working knowledge of data structures, operating systems, and embedded systems
- Familiarity with Linux/Windows development environments
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Skills:- Internship experience in SSD firmware, embedded systems, storage, or low-level software
- Exposure to NVMe, NAND flash, storage protocols, or embedded RTOS
- Experience with Python or scripting for automation and validation
- Experience using version control systems (Git) and code review workflows
- Experience with AI or AI driven development methodology
Compensation & Benefits Details- An employee19s 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 Sandisk19s 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 Sandisk19s 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 Sandisk19s 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 Company19s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company19s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
