Senior Engineer, Firmware Engineering at Sandisk

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Firmware Development, Integration, CI/CD, Regression Testing, Quality Assurance, Collaboration, Scripting, Version Control, SSD Architecture, Embedded Systems, Python, Bash, C/C++, Automation, DevOps, Build Systems

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Company 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. Job Description Looking for a Firmware Integration Engineer who will own the end-to-end integration, validation, and release readiness of SSD firmware builds across multiple programs. Orchestrate CI/CD pipelines, ensure stable merges, drive regression quality, maintain release discipline, and partner closely with development, validation, lab, and program teams to ship reliable firmware at speed. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical acumen with proven leadership skills to manage a high-performing team and collaborate across cross-functional groups. Key Responsibilities Firmware Integration & Release Management: - Own branch strategy, merge cadence, and conflict resolution across feature, integration, and release branches - Manage build pipelines (CI/CD), pre-merge validations, and post-build sanity gates; maintain “green light” builds. - Manage release documentation, version control, and compliance with internal and external standards - Architect and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment workflows. - Continuously improve integration efficiency and reduce release cycle time through automation and tooling. - Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure reliability and scalability of build systems. Firmware Regression & Quality Assurance: - Define and oversee regression testing strategies for firmware releases. - Monitor test coverage, failure trends, and quality metrics to ensure robust firmware performance. - Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for integration-related issues. - Improve pipeline speed, reliability, and coverage; automate repetitive integration tasks. - Contribute to standards for commit hygiene, code reviews, and test data quality. Cross-functional Collaboration: - Work with lab engineers for bench runs, instrumentation, power/perf profiling, and hardware bring-up - Act as a key liaison between development, validation, systems, and product teams. - Contribute to triage dashboards, status reports, and integration health metrics. Qualifications - BE/B.Tech /ME/ M.Tech in Computer Science or Software / Computer / Electrical Engineering, Electronics - 2 to 4 years of experience in firmware development/integration - Understanding of SSD architecture, firmware lifecycle, and embedded systems is an advantage - Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), scripting (Python, Bash), and version control (Git) - Basic proficiency in C/C++ and scripting (Python/Shell) for automation and triage 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 [email protected] 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. Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Firmware Engineering Location (Secondary): Bangalore Cosmos Office--LOC_WDT_Bangalore Cosmos Office Work Location: Bangalore Cosmos Office--LOC_WDT_Bangalore Cosmos Office

Responsibilities

The Senior Engineer will own the end-to-end integration, validation, and release readiness of SSD firmware builds across multiple programs. They will orchestrate CI/CD pipelines, ensure stable merges, and drive regression quality while collaborating with various teams.