SSD Firmware Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug C/C++ firmware for enterprise SSD controllers
• Contribute to firmware features across EVT, DVT, LVM, and MP stages
• Work on NVMe protocol, storage command handling, and performance optimization
• Develop and execute unit tests, system tests, and validation tools
• Analyze firmware logs, traces, and failure data to identify root causes
• Collaborate with hardware, validation, and system software teams
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to secure coding and quality standards
• Support customer-specific firmware deliverables when required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong programming experience in C and/or C++
• Working knowledge of data structures, operating systems, and embedded systems
• Familiarity with Linux/Windows development environments
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship experience in SSD firmware, embedded systems, storage, or low-level software
• Exposure to NVMe, NAND flash, storage protocols, or embedded RTOS
• Experience with Python or scripting for automation and validation
• Experience using version control systems (Git) and code review workflows
• Experience with AI or AI driven development methodology

About the Company

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.