Associate Firmware Engineer

SanDisk India Device Design Centre Pvt.Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk India Device Design Centre invites an Associate Engineer, Firmware Engineering with 2+ years of experience to design and implement firmware for next generation storage devices. You will work across front-end, back-end, and infrastructure modules, debug issues, and ensure robust code through testing and CI practices.

The role requires hands-on firmware development in an Agile environment, with emphasis on memory, power, and performance optimizations and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• B.Tech. in Computer Science or Software / Computer / Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• Previous RTOS experience – advantage (e.g. ThreadX / MQX / Nucleus / VxWorks / Embedded Linux)
• NAND flash fundamentals / Storage protocols / Power Management (desirable)
• Capable of developing wide system view for complex embedded systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• Fast learner and implementer

Responsibilities

• Design & Develop firmware module for front end, back end and infrastructure modules of storage device.
• Debug the FW issues found in various validation stages on different platforms and update on tracking tools as required.
• Develop / run unit tests, write scripts for testing for firmware modules.
• Optimize the code for memory, power and performance, and resolve the deficiencies.
• Steer key performance indicators for system performance and quality matrix.
• Collaboration with system, Validation, ASIC , program management and cross functional technology teams, to establish priorities and ensure effective implementation

Skills

RTOS experience

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Fast learner

Education

B.Tech. in Computer Science or Software / Computer / Electrical / Electronics Engineering

Job description

Associate Engineer, Firmware Engineering ( 2+ years)

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

In this position, the individual will be responsible for Designing, implementing, debugging firmware for the next generation storage devices. Typical activities involve the design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and implementation of storage interface protocols via PCIe. You will develop firmware using multiple environments that include SW simulations, FPGA boards, and of course the final product HW. You will work in an Agile environment with advanced CI tools and capabilities that help develop clean code fast.

Responsibilities

• Design & Develop firmware module for front end, back end and infrastructure modules of storage device.
• Debug the FW issues found in various validation stages on different platforms and update on tracking tools as required.
• Develop / run unit tests, write scripts for testing for firmware modules.
• Optimize the code for memory, power and performance, and resolve the deficiencies.
• Steer key performance indicators for system performance and quality matrix.
• Collaboration with system, Validation, ASIC , program management and cross functional technology teams, to establish priorities and ensure effective implementation

Qualifications

• B.Tech. in Computer Science or Software / Computer / Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• Previous RTOS experience – advantage (e.g. ThreadX / MQX / Nucleus / VxWorks / Embedded Linux) (desirable)
• NAND flash fundamentals / Storage protocols / Power Management (desirable)
• Capable of developing wide system view for complex embedded systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• Fast learner and implementer

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.

Experience Level

Entry Level