Staff Engineer, eSSD Memory System Architecture

Sandisk

$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering; Masters or PhDs preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience with BS, 2+ years with Masters/PhDs in 3D NAND device/design, SSD testing, or NAND/SSD Failure Analysis.
  • Proficient in Python and C++; experience with Bash scripting is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of NAND operation/test modes for performance and endurance improvement is essential.
  • Preferred experience in NAND device/design and knowledge of hardware design/validation.

Responsibilities

  • Design system and Firmware features for enterprise SSDs.
  • Conduct system/component level testing and validation on test platforms.
  • Support component and drive-level failure analysis efforts.
  • Review product specifications and generate comprehensive performance reports.
  • Integrate with cross-functional teams across PETE, device, and design projects.

Benefits

  • Participation in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan for performance-based awards.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and life insurance.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and 401(k) savings plan with company match.
Full Job Description
Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • System Design & Firmware feature development for enterprise SSD products with knowledge of NAND operation/test modes to boost performance, endurance, and power.
  • System/component level testing & validation on test platforms including drive-level testing & contribute to integration efforts with cross-functional (PETE, device, design) teams.
  • Supporting component and drive-level FA effort.
  • Review of product specifications, provide cost/performance competitive NAND memory solution, and generate comprehensive report with bold and justified conclusion.


Qualifications

REQUIRED:
  • BS in Electrical or Computer engineering with Masters/PhDs preferred, 5+ years for BS and 2+years for Masters/PhDs of related experience in one or more of the following areas: 3D NAND device/design, SSD testing, NAND/SSD Failure Analysis
  • Experience coding in one or more of the following languages: Python or C++. Bash scripting as well

PREFERRED:
  • NAND device/design experience is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of hardware design and validation will be a plus

SKILLS:
  • Passion for validation and problem solving
  • Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work both with a global team and individually
  • Able to multi-task and meet deadlines


Additional Information

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 06/24/2026 (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.

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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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