Senior Principal AI System Architect

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk in Milpitas, California, seeks a System Architect specializing in advanced memory technology and AI inference infrastructure. You will define system-level solutions focusing on compute-memory bottlenecks, bandwidth and latency, mapping workloads to hardware while optimizing performance, power, and scalability in the context of chiplet, SoC, and software co-design.

You will lead architecture design, drive performance and power models, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in EE/CE/CS is required.
• 10+ years in System Architecture, SoC design, and memory system development.
• Deep knowledge of memory technologies (DRAM, DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, NAND).
• Strong understanding of AI accelerators, GPUs, and Neural Processing Engines.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, RTL design, and system-level modeling.
• Knowledge of interconnect technologies: PCIe, CXL, NoCs, Ethernet, RDMA.

Responsibilities

• Architecture design and specifications at the system level co-optimized with software.
• Performance and power optimization through modeling and trade-offs.
• Workload analysis mapping AI/ML models to hardware requirements.
• Hardware/software co-design ensuring memory subsystems and interconnect integration.
• Explore advanced memory solutions (in-memory/near-memory computing) and packaging.
• Technical leadership with design teams and clear documentation.

Skills

C/C++

Python

RTL design

system-level modeling

AI accelerators

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

PCIe

CXL

NoCs

Job 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.

Description

A System Architect focusing on advanced memory technology and AI Inference solution infrastructure will lead the definition of system level solutions with emphasis on compute memory bottlenecks, bandwidth and latency management. The job also requires analyzing workload requirements and mapping them to hardware technologies and architecture while optimizing performance, power efficiency, and scalability. Such an architect works at the intersection of chiplet design, SoC, and software co-design.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Architecture Design and Specifications: focus on system level architecture that is co-optimized with Software
• Performance and Power Optimization: Developing system level performance and power models with the ability to assist in making customer specific trade-offs
• Workload Analysis: Mapping AI/ML models to hardware requirements
• Hardware/Software Co-design: Collaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration of memory subsystems, cache hierarchies, and system interconnects
• Advanced Memory solutions: Explore novel technologies and architectures such as in-memory and near-memory computing, and innovative packaging solutions.
• Technical leadership: Able to guide design teams, produce technical documentation, IP designs, and clearly articulate and drive key concepts to a broad technical audience.

Required

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• 10+ years in System Architecture, SoC Design, and memory system development.
• Deep knowledge of various memory technologies including DRAM, DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, NAND
• An good understanding of AI accelerators, GPU, and Neural Processing Engines
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, RTL design, and system-level modeling
• Strong working knowledge of various interconnect technologies including PCIe, CXL, NoCs, ethernet, RDMA
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders, and mentorship capabilities.

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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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