Senior Technology Development Engineer

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk in Milpitas, CA seeks a Technology Development Engineer to drive advanced NAND technologies and device architectures. You will define scaling approaches, explore new materials and operating methods, and collaborate across engineering teams to push performance and reliability boundaries.

The role requires a PhD in a related field and strong fundamentals in device physics, fabrication, electrical characterization, and reliability, with programming skills in Python or C/C++.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a technical discipline (EE, materials science, physics) or closely related field.
• Strong fundamentals in device physics, fabrication, electrical characterization, and reliability.
• Experience with cutting-edge memory technologies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology development initiatives for next‑gen NAND and memory devices.
• Define architectures, scaling strategies, and process innovations for advanced memory products.
• Characterize NAND devices and analyze performance, endurance, retention, and reliability.
• Develop device trims and operating conditions to improve memory performance and power efficiency.
• Collaborate across device, process, design, and system teams to transition concepts from research to development.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and long‑term planning for flash memory.

Skills

Semiconductor device physics

Fabrication processes

Electrical characterization

Reliability

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Materials Science

Ph.D. in Applied Physics

Tools

Python

C/C++

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

We are seeking a Technology Development Engineer to join our innovative team in Milpitas, United States. In this pivotal role, you will lead cutting-edge technology development initiatives, driving semiconductor advancements and shaping the future of our industry.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop future 3D NAND technologies and contribute to long-term technology roadmaps.
• Define and evaluate new device architectures, scaling strategies, process innovations, and operating methodologies for advanced memory products.
• Explore novel materials, device structures, and operating algorithms to improve performance, reliability, power efficiency, density, and cost.
• Identify technology limitations through first-principles understanding of device physics and develop innovative solutions to overcome them.
• Characterize NAND flash devices and analyze performance, endurance, retention, and reliability behavior.
• Develop and optimize device trims and operating conditions to push the boundaries of flash memory performance and reliability.
• Collaborate across device, process, design, system, and product engineering teams to bring new concepts from research into development.

Qualifications

Required

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related discipline.
• Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics, fabrication processes, electrical characterization, and reliability.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate fundamental understanding into practical solutions.
• Experience in memory device characterization, optimization, and performance/power tuning is a plus.
• Knowledge of non-volatile memory technologies (e.g., NAND flash) and/or emerging memory technologies is highly desirable.
• Programming and scripting experience in Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to tackle challenging problems beyond your immediate area of expertise.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional engineering environment.

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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