System Design Engineer - Memory System

SanDisk; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking engineers in California to advance NAND Flash products for AI infrastructure. You will contribute to memory system design for HBF-based products, and lead stress testing and verification of HBF management algorithms on real systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication skills, and a strong foundation in EE/ECE/VLSI disciplines. This is a full-time position in a cutting-edge hardware environment with opportunities to shape next-generation memory solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in EE, ECE, E&I, VLSI or related field.
• Proficiency in high-level languages (C/C++, Python).

Responsibilities

• Memory System Design for HBF-based products.
• Develop next-generation NAND Flash products for AI infrastructure.
• Manage and execute HBF stress tests.
• Verify and characterize HBF management algorithms on actual systems.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelors or Masters in EE/ECE/E&I/VLSI

Tools

AI server frameworks

LLM algorithm

Flash memory

Job description

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

• Exciting opportunity to work on innovative NAND Flash products for AI infrastructure
• Develop next-generation products in the Emerging Technology Solutions group
• Memory System Design for HBF-based products
• Manage and execute HBF stress tests
• Verify and characterize HBF management algorithms on actual systems

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's, or Master's, in EE, ECE, E&I, VLSI, or other relevant field
• Knowledge of programming in high-level languages (e.g. C, C++, Python)

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of AI server hardware/software frameworks
• Knowledge of LLM algorithm
• Knowledge of Flash memory
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communications skills, organizational capabilities, and collaborative and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) " poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

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 [e-mail] 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.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 10/06/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skill