Technologist, Systems Design Engineering

Lead the architecture, design, and productization of next-generation NAND Interface Mux/Buffer technologies for enterprise storage solutions. Take end-to-end ownership of technical implementation, from RTL simulation and firmware bring-up to customer deployment and debug.

Responsibilities

• Leading the architecture, design, and productization of NAND IF Mux/Buffer solutions from concept through production
• Creating and maintaining high-quality design and architecture documentation to support scalable and robust implementations
• Performing RTL simulation, debug, and analysis, and driving resolution of complex functional and performance issues
• Owning end-to-end problem solving and root-cause analysis across RTL, firmware (FW), silicon, and system integration
• Driving FW bring-up and FW-assisted debug, including HW-FW interaction, handshakes, and system flows
• Supporting post-silicon bring-up and lab debug, working across silicon, FW, validation, and system teams
• Collaborating closely with design partners to define and implement optimal architectural and implementation solutions
• Working directly with component business units and customers to debug issues, ensure smooth integration, and enable successful deployment of SanDisk solutions
• Leveraging automation, scripting, and AI-assisted tools to improve debug efficiency, analysis quality, and overall engineering productivity
• Acting as a technical leader, influencing architecture and design decisions across teams without direct authority

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong experience in digital and system-level architecture and design, preferably with NAND interfaces, Mux/Buffer designs, or related ASIC/IP blocks
• Proven expertise in RTL development, simulation, and debug (Verilog / SystemVerilog), including waveform-based analysis
• Demonstrated ability to drive systematic problem solving and root-cause analysis across RTL, FW, silicon, and system boundaries
• Hands-on experience with firmware (FW) bring-up and debug, including: HW-FW interaction and control flows FW-driven sequences and failure analysis
• Experience with post-silicon bring-up and lab debug, including cross-functional debug with validation and FW teams
• Proficiency in Python and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, Tcl) for automation, data analysis, debug flows, and productivity improvement
• Experience utilizing AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate debug, analysis, automation, and documentation, with sound engineering judgment
• Strong understanding of HW-FW-system interactions, with the ability to debug complex issues spanning multiple layers
• Ability to collaborate effectively with design partners, internal cross-functional teams, and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical direction and influence decisions without formal people management responsibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation and customer-facing explanations

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the SanDisk's Savings 401(k) Plan

Key Skills