Sr Manager, Firmware 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.

In this position, the individual will be responsible for following:

• Designing, implementing, debugging firmware for the next generation storage devices (SD, USB, SATA)
• It includes arriving at algorithms and schemes to cater to the product requirements in alignment with the limitations enforced by the System architecture
• Will be technically driving 10+ member team on feature development and stabilization
• Mentor junior engineers and NCGs
• Provide high level scoping and effort estimates for FW features

• Requires BE/BTech degree or equivalent or higher with 12+ years of work experience in FW development field
• Embedded C language experience required
• Must have strong problem-solving skills; experience using logic and protocol analyzers is preferred
• Having experience with FTL and NAND flash or protocols like SD/USB/SATA is highly desirable.
• Ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people.
• Proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team.
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience of Flash Technology will be an added advantage.
• Deep understanding of Storage Stack/Data path is desirable.

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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