Senior Engineer, Firmware Verification Engineering

Location: Bengaluru

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

Looking for a motivated  Storage & System Debug Engineer  with a strong educational background in  B.E., or equivalent . The candidate should have hands-on knowledge of  storage technologies, system-level debugging, and platform support . This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to support, analyze, and resolve system and storage-related issues in lab and production environments.

Required Skills & Knowledge

Storage Technologies

Basic to intermediate knowledge of Storage concepts (HDD, SSD, NVMe, SATA, SAS)
Understanding of storage architecture, firmware, and performance metrics
Familiarity with RAID, file systems, and storage protocols
System Level Troubleshooting knowledge

Systems & Platform Knowledge

Good understanding of computer architecture and operating systems

Experience with Linux and/or Windows systems
Knowledge of system bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis

Electronics & Hardware

Strong fundamentals in Electronics, Digital Systems, and Embedded concepts
Ability to work with lab equipment and hardware platforms
Understanding of board-level and system-level troubleshooting

Roles & Responsibilities

Integrate and execute functional tests for NVMe client SSD firmware validation
Support and sustain storage platforms and systems
Debug, analyze, and resolve system, firmware, or hardware-related issues
Work in lab environments for system setup, sanity testing, and qualification
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Firmware, Validation, Hardware, IT)
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and document issues and fixes
Assist in platform bring-up, validation, and release activities
Follow defined processes and contribute to continuous improvement

Preferred

Experience in firmware validation and with protocol analyzers
Ability to use tools for effective execution
Develop automation code to improve efficiency
Relevant certifications in storage or systems are an added advantage

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Bachelors or Masters
3-7 yrs experience
Firmware knowledge for a storage device
Knowledge on Flash memory technology
SATA/NVMe knowledge

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.

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