Associate Engineer, System Design Engineering

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.

Description

We are looking for a fresh graduate for the role of System Design for next-generation SSD products. You will work closely with Architecture, Firmware, Hardware, ASIC, Validation, and Customer Engineering teams in an Agile Development environment. You will contribute to the definition and development of system-level requirements, product architecture, feature specifications, performance requirements, and design tradeoff analysis. You will be expected to participate in system requirement analysis, define product use cases, evaluate design alternatives, identify risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product execution. You will help transform customer and business requirements into robust product specifications while ensuring alignment across hardware, firmware, and software domains. Role Description and Desired Skills Strong understanding of Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and Storage Systems. Knowledge of SSD architecture, NAND Flash memory concepts, controllers, and storage interfaces is desirable. Skilled in Python, C/C++, AI/ML concepts, data analytics, and Github Copilot. Understanding of system-level performance, reliability, power, and thermal considerations. Ability to analyze technical requirements and translate them into detailed specifications. Participate in system architecture reviews and design discussions. Define system requirements, feature behavior, functional flows, and use cases. Collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, Validation, and Software teams to ensure end-to-end feature integration. Support performance modeling, design tradeoff studies, and feasibility analysis. Assist in failure analysis and root cause investigations involving system-level issues. Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills. Quick learning attitude and willingness to work across multiple technical domains. Ability to multitask and deliver quality work within project timelines. Proven ability to achieve results in a dynamic and fast-paced engineering environment. Self-motivated and self-directed, while demonstrating strong collaboration and communication skills.

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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