Staff, System Design Engineering

Location: Bengaluru, India

General Information
Job Name
Staff, System Design Engineering
Country/Region
India
State
Karnataka
City
Bengaluru
Work Location
Bangalore Venus Office (IBK)
Work Mode
Employees work on-site
Exemption Status
Exempt
Business Function
Systems Design Engineering
Employment Type
Full-time
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.
Description
Staff Engineer – System Design Engineering (E-108)
Focus Areas: ASIC IP | SystemC | Hardware | Microcontrollers
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Join our System Design Engineering team to shape next-generation solid-state storage products from architecture through validation. In this role, you will drive system-level design and product-development activities, optimize performance and reliability, and collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who can translate complex requirements into innovative storage solutions used by millions of customers worldwide.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Drive system-level architecture and design for advanced storage technologies and interfaces, including UCIe, UFS, and PCIe.
· Develop and evaluate technical proposals covering product design, development, testing, and validation.
· Partner with ASIC, Firmware, Hardware, Packaging, and Validation teams to resolve complex cross-functional engineering challenges.
· Analyze test data, lead root-cause investigations, and improve system performance, power, reliability, and product robustness.
· Define subsystem requirements and contribute to specifications, test strategies, validation plans, and technical documentation.
· Assess emerging technologies and apply innovative approaches to product architecture and development.
· Provide technical leadership across the product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through bring-up, validation, and readiness for production.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Required Skills
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
· 8+ years of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry, with expertise demonstrated in one or more of the areas listed below.
· In-depth knowledge of UCIe and AXI architectures, including flow control, transaction ordering, error handling, and power management.
· Strong expertise in high-speed signal-integrity analysis, optimization, and issue resolution.
· Experience designing or developing high-performance storage, networking, or compute SoCs.
· Hands-on experience with DDR2 and HBM-based products and memory subsystems.
· Strong hands-on experience in ASIC, hardware, and system-level design.
· Proficiency in embedded firmware development using C/C++, along with Python-based automation.
· Demonstrated technical leadership in system debugging, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
· A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and a can-do attitude.
· Expertise in one or more high-speed interfaces or protocols, such as UCIe, UFS, or PCIe.
· Solid understanding of firmware–hardware/ASIC interactions and system-level debugging methodologies.
Preferred Skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a disciplined approach to root-cause analysis and issue resolution.
· Proactive and collaborative communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and business teams.
· Keen attention to detail, supported by a strong commitment to engineering quality and continuous improvement.
· Proven ability to work effectively within global, geographically distributed, and cross-functional teams.
Additional Information
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.
Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.