About this role
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
We need an experienced Quality and Reliability Engineer who understands UFS/eMMC embedded NAND system Design and Firmware algorithms in order to create a Verification plans for implementation.
- Work closely with the System Architect, System Validation and the Firmware team to understand the Firmware Design and implement the Reliability test cases
- Develop an overall Quality and Reliability strategy including defining Quality checklists and validation methodology for cross-functional teams to ensure good quality product release.
- Debug the Firmware failures and expose Design issues
- Define and design Functional tests required to meet customer needs
- Review SanDisk UFS/eMMC embedded NAND Quality and Reliability requirements and influence future SanDisk product design for debug and test
- Work with cross-functional stakeholders to understand field issues and to enhance the Quality and Reliability coverage
- Interface with all key stakeholders to ensure product validation meets customer expectations and needs.
- Oversee and uphold product quality from PRD creation to production handover and sustaining phases.
- Define, review and align on product quality criteria and milestones for internal and 3rd party developments
- Perform quality risk assessments on internal and external JIRAs from 3rd party, proactively identifying vulnerabilities
- Conduct post-mortem reviews and lessons learned analyses on quality challenges during development and sustaining phases.
- Forecast and address potential quality risks during engineering reviews.
Qualifications
Technical and analytical skills required
- In depth understanding of Firmware flows used in any NAND Flash based storage devices (SSD, eMMC, UFS, SD, USB Flash drives) or other storage devices
- Knowledge in any Host protocols like as UFS, eMMC, SCSI, SATA, PCIe, NVMe is an added advantage
- Experienced and familiar with Firmware development, Integration and validation
- Knowledgeable on product and quality standards and relevant host protocols, in particular eMMC and UFS.
- Test coverage methods for real-time embedded systems, especially storage systems and/or NAND storage
- Able to methodically root cause complex failure mechanism
- Strong knowledge & debugging skills in Python
- Soft skills, Excellent written and verbal skills in English, be a Team player
- Able to develop key relationships
- Able to elect requirements from all stakeholders
- Be able to work in pressure for quick resolution and delivery.
Experience required
- Overall 10+ years of experience with minimum 7+ years in storage related segments
- Worked with international teams and understands the cross-culture
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 at [email protected] to 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.
Other facts
About Sandisk
For the ones who keep going. Don't Stop. Sandisk has been expanding the possibilities of data storage for more than 25 years—giving businesses and consumers the peace of mind that comes from knowing their data is readily available and reliable, even in the most challenging environments. Our products are used in the world's leading-edge data centers, embedded in game-changing smartphones, tablets, and laptops, and entrusted by consumers around the world.
As a vertically-integrated storage solution company, we are able to quickly deliver innovative, high-quality solutions with less time from research to realization. From mobile devices to hyperscale data centers, Sandisk storage solutions make the incredible possible.
If you’re interested in joining our team of innovators and industry influencers and to help shape the future of digital technology with a leading provider of flash memory storage solutions, check out our current openings and connect with us today.
What you'll do
- The Principal Engineer will develop a Quality and Reliability strategy, create verification plans, and oversee product quality from design to production. They will also debug firmware failures and work with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability.
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