Staff Engineer, Test Engineering at Sandisk

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Appium, Sikuli, Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Desktop Application Testing, Mobile Application Testing, QA Strategy, Test Planning, Regression Testing, Test Case Review, SDLC, STLC, Agile, CI/CD, JIRA

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 We are seeking a highly skilled Desktop App QA Lead to drive the quality assurance strategy, planning, and execution for multiple desktop-based product lines. This role requires a strong technical background in manual and automation testing, hands-on experience with Java, Appium, and Sikuli, and the ability to lead cross-functional testing efforts across mobile and desktop platforms. The ideal candidate will take ownership of end‑to‑end QA processes, ensure high‑quality product releases, collaborate with engineering and product teams, and proactively prevent defect leaks to production. Qualifications Qualifications / Key Responsibilities Lead QA planning, execution, and reporting for desktop applications across multiple product lines. Define and implement quality strategies, test plans, and regression cycles. Review and approve test cases, test scenarios, and automation scripts created by the team. Drive and oversee manual and automated test execution for desktop and mobile applications. Develop, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks using Java, Appium, and Sikuli. Analyze automation results, debug failures, and ensure consistent and stable automation pipelines. Identify areas for test automation and improve test coverage and efficiency. Work closely with product managers, developers, UX designers, and system teams to ensure seamless delivery of app releases. Participate in sprint planning, requirement discussions, and design reviews. Communicate risk, quality metrics, and release readiness to stakeholders. Enforce QA best practices, standards, and guidelines across teams. Track and reduce bug leakage rates through proactive test strategy improvements. Continuously evaluate QA processes and drive improvements in tools, automation, and methodologies. Ensure all releases are delivered on time, with the expected quality and minimal defects. Coordinate with build/release engineering teams for deployment and validation. Conduct root-cause analysis for defects, ensuring preventive measures are implemented. Required skills and Experience : 4+ years of experience in Software Testing Strong expertise in desktop application testing (Windows/Mac/Linux platforms). Hands-on automation experience using: Java (mandatory) Appium (mobile automation) Sikuli (desktop automation using image-based techniques) Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD processes. Experience in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Azure DevOps). Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Experience required : Minimum 4+ years in storage related segments Minimum Qualifications : BE / B Tech / ME / M Tech / MS 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: Test Engineering Location (Secondary): Bangalore PTP Office (IBP)--LOC_WDT_IBP Work Location: Bangalore PTP Office (IBP)--LOC_WDT_IBP

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the quality assurance strategy, planning, and execution for multiple desktop product lines, requiring ownership of end-to-end QA processes to ensure high-quality product releases. Key duties include developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Java, Appium, and Sikuli, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.