Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Hardware Architect to lead the architecture, design, and development of next-generation high-performance test and validation platforms. The Hardware Architect will serve as the primary technical authority for hardware architecture decisions, providing technical leadership across multiple hardware development programs from concept through production.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in high-speed digital design, signal integrity, power delivery, board-level architecture, and system integration. This individual will work closely with Firmware, FPGA, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Validation, and Program Management teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-effective hardware solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Technical Leadership- Serve as the technical authority for hardware architecture decisions and executive-level design reviews.
- Define system-level hardware architectures and technical requirements for next-generation tester platforms and supporting infrastructure.
- Drive key technical decisions balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and schedule objectives.
- Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, technical risk assessments, and design tradeoff analyses.
- Develop technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies, components, and industry standards.
Hardware Development- Lead hardware development from concept, feasibility, architecture, design, validation, qualification, and manufacturing release.
- Review and approve hardware architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, simulation results, validation plans, and qualification strategies.
- Drive first-pass design success through robust engineering methodologies and design practices.
- Provide architectural oversight for high-speed digital, mixed-signal, power, and control systems.
Technical Expertise- Lead technical resolution of complex hardware issues involving:
- High-speed interfaces
- Signal Integrity (SI)
- Power Integrity (PI)
- Power delivery networks
- Thermal challenges
- System-level integration
- Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions for critical design and manufacturing issues.
- Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and failure analysis activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner closely with ASIC, FPGA, Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
- Collaborate with PCB layout teams, signal integrity specialists, manufacturing partners, and third-party design houses.
- Provide technical guidance to suppliers and external development partners.
Engineering Excellence- Establish hardware design standards, review processes, and engineering best practices.
- Mentor and develop hardware engineers through technical coaching and design reviews.
- Promote continuous improvement in hardware development methodologies, simulation-driven design, and product reliability.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 15+ years of hardware design and development experience.
- 5+ years leading hardware architecture and technical development of complex electronic systems.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams and driving architecture decisions.
Technical Skills- Expertise in high-speed digital design and architecture.
- Experience with:
- PCIe Gen4/Gen5/Gen6
- USB, I2C, SMBus, UART
- DDR memory systems
- High-speed serial interfaces
- Strong knowledge of:
- Signal Integrity (SI)
- Power Integrity (PI)
- Power distribution network design
- EMI/EMC considerations
- Thermal management techniques
- Expertise in PCB design and review using Cadence Allegro or equivalent design tools.
- Experience with FPGA, CPLD, and embedded system integration.
- Strong knowledge of control interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG, and related protocols.
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and manufacturing support.
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.
