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Associate Firmware Verification Engineer

Sandisk • Karnataka, India

onsitefull-time
Posted Nov 2, 2026Apply by Dec 2, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Embedded/Storage Firmware Validation Engineer (early career; 1+ years experience mentioned)

**Stack/tools: **

  • Embedded firmware testing (test strategy/methodology, white-box testing)

  • Test script/software development and debugging

  • GitHub Copilot (used for programming; Assembly/C/C++/Python examples)

  • SanDisk internal/special tools (mentioned)

  • GitHub/SDLC knowledge (Software Development Life Cycle)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  1. Define validation strategy and test methodology for firmware modules

  2. Develop and improve test software/test packages, including test case/script development and debugging

  3. Perform failure analysis (reproduce issue, determine root cause, drive fixes) and influence product design/verification requirements with stakeholders

**Must-have skills: **

  • Embedded firmware validation experience: test case development, white-box testing, test script development, debugging

  • Understanding of SDLC

  • Failure analysis with reproduction and root-cause diagnosis

  • Programming in Assembly/C/C++/Python (with Copilot assistance)

  • Ability to work across stakeholders to meet verification expectations

**Nice-to-haves: **

  • Experience with Flash memory technologies

  • Knowledge of system architecture

**Location & work type: ** Not specified in provided text.

Full 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.

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop validation strategy including test methodology for assigned firmware modules.

Innovative approach for building the best in class tests packages for validating the firmware.

Analyze, design, program, debug and modify test software and Firmware.

Work often involves special SanDisk tools,

Failure analysis to find the root cause of failure and the solution.

Review testing requirements and influence future SanDisk product design for debug and test.

Interface with stakeholders to ensure firmware verification meets product expectations and needs.

Achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.

Continuously improve the existing processes and systems to keep them up to date with the customer needs and industry trends.

Qualification

Desired Experience and Skills

Minimum 1+ years in Storage or Embedded industry segments Experience in Embedded Firmware validation, Test case development, White box testing, Test script development and debugging. Experience in programming with GitHub Copilot (e.g. Assembly, C, C++, Python). Experience in doing failure analysis with respect to reproducing and root causing the issues Understand Software development Life Cycle. Experience working with Flash memory technologies is a plus. Knowledge of system architecture is a plus.

Education: BE/ B.Tech, ME/ M.Tech

Additional Information

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AssemblyCC++DebuggingEmbedded FirmwareFailure AnalysisFirmware ValidationFlash Memory TechnologiesGitHub CopilotPythonRoot Cause AnalysisSoftware Development Life CycleTest Case DevelopmentTest Script DevelopmentTest Strategy DevelopmentWhite-Box Testing

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