FW Engineer, SSD Firmware Engineering

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.

• This position needs to understand SSD FW architecture which requires deep insight into intuition and be highly skilled at bringing up new products, Knowledge of error correction codes, statistics, variability, probability, and design of experiments.
• The individual will perform programming / implementing SSD firmware in C / C++ / Python language, debugging issues and problems coupled with RTOS, NVMe/PCIe protocol, and NAND interface.
• The individual analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies SSD firmware. Troubleshoots code for firmware (IC embedded code) applications.
• Work often involves analog and digital hardware and software operating systems.
• The position requires knowledge and exposure to hardware design. Typically programs in machine language, assembly language, and high-level languages (e.g., C, C++, Python). 

Qualifications

• BS and 10+years of experience in Computer/Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Hands-on experience in firmware development on ARM/ARC or equivalent embedded multi-core microprocessor architectures
• Solid understanding of analyzing complex firmware and identifying Controller/Hardware issues
• Strong programming experience and demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Familiarity with SW algorithm development
• Ability to communicate effectively(written and verbal) with cross-functional and cross-cultural global teams
• Fluent communication skills in both Korean and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Storage or NAND solution-related firmware development
• Experience in SW development related to SSD protocol(PCIe/NVMe/NVMe)
• Experience in communication protocol(e.g. USB/BT/Storage) development
• Experience in RTOS development (e.g. Arc)
• Knowledge of the Agile software development process life cycle

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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