Principal Engineer , Firmware Engineering

TLDR

Design and develop embedded firmware for innovative iNAND products while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  • Design and develop firmware for iNAND products using C
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams during all phases of product development
  • Design and develop debug infrastructure for enabling quick diagnosis of failures
  • Design and develop applications to collect and analyze diagnostic data, debug logs and event data
  • Review system level specifications to ensure all FW features, verification, and diagnostic requirements are feasible and properly incorporated
  • Develop processes to identify embedded system design issues early in the product development lifecycle
  • Drive issue resolution and product stability to enable predictable and high quality product development
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers as needed 
  • BE or ME/M Tech degree in Computer/Electronics/Electrical/IT Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
  • Strong programming experience and demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ for RTOS embedded systems
  • Knowledge of NAND flash and/or other non-volatile storage technologies
  • Ability to analyze complex firmware & hardware issues
  • Strong debugging skills using equipment such as logic analyzers and Protocol analyzers
  • Knowledge of software design, real-time operating systems, and hardware-software interfaces
  • In-depth storage protocol experience including eMMC, UFS, NVMe
  • Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving and innovation
  • Strong team player, effective communication skills, and highly motivated
  • Knowledge of agile development and self-managed development teams from design to production

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SanDisk designs and manufactures innovative flash memory storage solutions that empower individuals and businesses to harness the power of data. By leveraging groundbreaking technology and advanced manufacturing capabilities, we serve a global market that relies on our products to drive digital transformation and enhance performance.

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