SSD Firmware Engineer Intern (Bachelors, Summer 2025)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 at 11:59pm PST (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. NOTE: This role is specifically for our Milpitas, CA office. If you are interested in other sites, please apply to the appropriate job posting.   At SanDisk, we are passionate about creating solutions that preserve and manage the world’s most valued data. Our Firmware Engineering team plays a critical role in designing and optimizing the software that powers our Solid-State Drives (SSD). As an SSD Firmware Engineer Intern, you will work on real-world projects that directly impact our cutting-edge storage solutions while gaining valuable industry experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Collaborate with firmware engineers to design, develop, and test embedded software for SSDs Contribute to the implementation of features related to error correction, data recovery, power management, and performance optimization Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues using tools like logic analyzers, emulators, and debuggers Work with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components Perform unit testing and validation of firmware against established benchmarks and scenarios. Assist in documenting firmware design, testing processes, and codebase changes Research and present innovative solutions to improve storage device efficiency, reliability, and performance Areas of focus for our SSD Firmware Engineers include but are not limited to:  Firmware Design and Algorithms Firmware Development Firmware Validation Firmware Verification