Sandisk

Flash and advanced memory technologies

PrincipalEngineer,SoftwareDevelopmentEngineering(Firmware,UFSvalidationwithCandC++experience)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering ( Firmware, UFS validation with C and C++ experience) at Sandisk. Skills: Firmware development, UFS validation, C, C++, SoC-based system development, storage protocols. Design and implement firmware for UFS validation host products utilizing C and C++. Develop robust debug infrastructure to facilitate rapid identification and resolution of failures”

What You'll Achieve.

achieving successful outcomes; enhance product stability; supporting consistent, high-quality internal product development

Industry & Context.

Flash and advanced memory technologies
Problems you'll solve

creative problem-solving; innovation; ability to analyze complex firmware and FPGA based hardware issues; resolve issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in embedded firmware development, Extensive programming expertise in C/C++ for RTOS-based embedded systems, Programming expertise in Python, Familiarity with NAND flash and/or any other non-volatile storage technologies, Proven ability to analyze complex firmware and FPGA based hardware issues, Advanced debugging proficiency utilizing tools such as logic analyzers and protocol analyzers, understanding of software design principles, real-time operating systems, and hardware-software integration, Comprehensive experience with storage protocols including UFS, eMMC, SD, and PCIe, Demonstrated skills in creative problem-solving and innovation, Excellent teamwork and communication highly motivated, Practical knowledge of agile development methodologies and experience with self-managed teams throughout the product lifecycle

Nice to Have

Firmware, UFS validation with C and C++ experience

What You'll Do.

Design and implement firmware for UFS validation host products utilizing C and C++

Develop robust debug infrastructure to facilitate rapid identification and resolution of failures

Create applications for the collection and analysis of diagnostic data

including debug logs and event information

Review system and board-level specifications to confirm that firmware features

verification protocols

and diagnostic requirements are attainable and thoroughly integrated

Establish procedures to detect embedded system design issues early in the product development cycle

Lead efforts to resolve issues and enhance product stability

supporting consistent

high-quality internal product development

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers as required

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams throughout all stages of product development; experience with self-managed teams throughout the product lifecycle

Communication Scope

Excellent teamwork and communication

Process & Methodology

executing complex programs, project management capabilities

Full 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. We are looking for a Principal Engineer to contribute to the firmware development of advanced, next-generation high-performance UFS Validation hosts. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership skills in executing complex programs and have a comprehensive understanding of SoC-based system development, including stakeholders, processes, and methodologies. Significant experience in the storage industry is required, with expertise in embedded storage processors and storage protocols. This position offers substantial impact and visibility for an individual with strong technical proficiency, effective project management capabilities, and a commitment to achieving successful outcomes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Design and implement firmware for UFS validation host products utilizing C and C++. * Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams throughout all stages o

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