Senior Firmware Verification Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate white box and grey box tests in Python to verify SSD firmware designs.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers and architects to define comprehensive verification plans for SSD features.
• Validate designs against PCIe Base Specifications (up to Gen5/Gen6), ensuring compliance with electrical and logical requirements.
• Define and execute firmware validation strategies for PCIe front-end subsystems, including MMIO, BARs, and error handling.
• Perform failure analysis and debug firmware issues using error injection and silicon debug tools.
• Integrate tests into scalable automation frameworks supporting simulation, emulation, and silicon validation.
• Drive compliance and interoperability testing with various endpoint/root-complex devices and switches.

Requirements

• BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in CSE, ECE, EEE, IS, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in firmware verification or system-level testing.
• In-depth knowledge of PCIe Gen3/Gen4/Gen5 (Gen6 preferred) including LTSSM, TLP/DLLP, and power management.
• Proficiency in Python-based scripting and automation.
• Hands-on experience with protocol analyzers or exercisers (e.g., Teledyne LeCroy, Keysight).
• Strong understanding of MMIO, BARs, DMA, and ASIC front-end architecture.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Bash.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and agile development practices.

About the Company

Sandisk relentlessly innovates to deliver advanced memory and Flash technologies that power the digital world. We combine powerhouse manufacturing capabilities with an industry-leading product portfolio to provide high-performance solutions for people and businesses globally.