[Hiring] Senior Manager, Firmware Engineering @Sandisk

Role Description

The Flash Security Platform team is currently seeking a passionate manager for our security firmware engineering function which develops innovative and high-performance security firmware for its Solid State Drive (SSD) memory controllers. As a key member, you will mentor a team in evaluating, building, and testing firmware for our security solutions. Collaborating with engineers from various backgrounds, you will contribute to the resolution of multi-functional product development challenges.

Join us in shaping the future of secure storage solutions!

• Lead a team of firmware engineers responsible for the development and design process of security technology.
• Take full responsibility for the entire process, encompassing planning, design, development, validation, and communication with senior management.
• Collaborate closely with security architects to define, implement, and integrate security features and protocols.
• Establish efficient workflows that facilitate rapid feature development while maintaining high quality and stability.
• Provide assistance for pre-silicon validation activities, such as simulation, emulation, and FPGA prototyping.
• Support post-silicon validation, performance characterization, system integration, and debugging efforts.
• Assist in establishing test and calibration capabilities for storage controllers in ATE, module, and product factories.
• Contribute to the Security Development Lifecycle of the firmware by supporting its development at various stages.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering management, including previous leadership roles overseeing firmware teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of embedded software fundamentals.
• Proficiency in HW/SW architecture and design partitioning.
• Hands-on experience with build infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD testing frameworks.
• Proven expertise in configuration and release management, continuous integration, and regression testing.
• Thorough knowledge of design strategies focused on maintainability, scalability, and code reuse.
• Successful leadership of large and complex projects.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Requirements

• Technical expertise in applied cryptography and firmware/hardware security.
• Knowledge of storage controller architectures and security protocols.
• Detailed knowledge of RISC-V Instruction Set Architectures (ISA).

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.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.