Summer 2026 Internship, NAND Interface Design and Validation at Sandisk

Milpitas, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C, Python, Hardware Validation, Digital Logic, Circuit Design, Digital Design, Computer Architecture, NAND Flash Memory, Interface Design, Validation, Firmware Debugging

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 talented and motivated NAND Interface Design and Validation Intern to join our team in Milpitas, United States. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the cutting-edge field of NAND flash memory technology and interface design. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with System, Firmware, and Hardware teams to bring up and characterize high-speed NAND interfaces in new ASIC and NAND environments. Characterize interface training features, analyze performance and reliability results, and provide actionable feedback to Subject Matter Experts. Assist in debugging firmware and hardware issues during bring-up and validation phases. Participate in the development and execution of test plans for interface protocols Contribute to the documentation of design specifications and validation results Engage in continuous learning about emerging trends in NAND technology and interface protocols Qualifications Required: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field Proficiency in programming languages such as C and Python Familiarity with hardware validation tools and techniques Knowledge of digital logic and circuit design principles Experience with academic projects or coursework related to digital design or computer architecture Basic understanding of the semiconductor industry and memory technologies Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Previous internship experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus Preferred Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communication and teamwork skills Additional Information Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. 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. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 05/13/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline. #LI-DR1 Business Function: Engineering Support Work Location: Milpitas Office--LOC_WDT_USCA25

Responsibilities

The intern will collaborate with System, Firmware, and Hardware teams to bring up and characterize high-speed NAND interfaces in new ASIC and NAND environments. Duties include analyzing performance, assisting in debugging firmware and hardware issues, and contributing to test plan execution and documentation.