Company Description
Sandiskunderstands 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.
Sandiskmeets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibilityforward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globallyforinnovation, performance and quality.
Sandiskhas two facilities recognized by the World EconomicForum as part of the Global Lighthouse Networkforadvanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthousesforbreakthroughs 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 movingforward.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
System Validation Architect specializing in
UFS/eMMC. This role bridges
customer engineering,
system validation, and
eMMC/
UFS spec compliance.
As the key player of system validation, expected to own the validation strategy, debug and triage system-level issues.
Key Responsibilities
- System-Level Validation Strategy and development:
- Architect and define test strategiesfor system-level UFS/eMMC validation, covering protocol compliance, performance, power, latency, interoperability and FW algorithm validation.
- Develop and automate validation plans aligned with JEDEC/UFS/UFSHCI/UFS-MIPI/eMMC specifications
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with firmware, hardware, ASIC, and software teams to align system validation with product development cycles.
- Debug and Automation:
- Use advanced tools (e.g., protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) for deep-dive debugging.
- Support and enhance test automation infrastructure for scalable validation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 14+ years of experience in system-level validation or embedded systems, with at least 5 years focused on UFS/EMMC/PCIe/NVMe or other high-speed storage interfaces
- Deep understanding of eMMC, UFS, UFSHCI, MIPI UniPro/MPHY protocols and storage stacks.
- Proficient in Python, C or scripting languages for test automation and validation.
- Strong hands-on experience with validation tools like Lecroy, Tektronix, or protocol analyzers.
- Familiarity with embedded Linux/Android environments and kernel-level storage subsystems.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with customers and internal teams.
- Ability to lead initiatives and influence across cross-functional teams.
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.
Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us [Confidential Information] advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
