Technologist, Hardware Architect

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. We are seeking an experienced Hardware Architect to lead the architecture, design, and development of next-generation high-performance test and validation platforms. The Hardware Architect will serve as the primary technical authority for hardware architecture decisions, providing technical leadership across multiple hardware development programs from concept through production. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in high-speed digital design, signal integrity, power delivery, board-level architecture, and system integration. This individual will work closely with Firmware, FPGA, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Validation, and Program Management teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-effective hardware solutions. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Leadership Serve as the technical authority for hardware architecture decisions and executive-level design reviews. Define system-level hardware architectures and technical requirements for next-generation tester platforms and supporting infrastructure. Drive key technical decisions balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and schedule objectives. Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, technical risk assessments, and design tradeoff analyses. Develop technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies, components, and industry standards. Hardware Development Lead hardware development from concept, feasibility, architecture, design, validation, qualification, and manufacturing release. Review and approve hardware architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, simulation results, validation plans, and qualification strategies. Drive first-pass design success through robust engineering methodologies and design practices. Provide architectural oversight for high-speed digital, mixed-signal, power, and control systems. Technical Expertise Lead technical resolution of complex hardware issues involving: High-speed interfaces Signal Integrity (SI) Power Integrity (PI) Power delivery networks Thermal challenges System-level integration Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions for critical design and manufacturing issues. Participate in hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and failure analysis activities. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with ASIC, FPGA, Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Validation, Quality, and Supply Chain teams. Collaborate with PCB layout teams, signal integrity specialists, manufacturing partners, and third-party design houses. Provide technical guidance to suppliers and external development partners. Engineering Excellence Establish hardware design standards, review processes, and engineering best practices. Mentor and develop hardware engineers through technical coaching and design reviews. Promote continuous improvement in hardware development methodologies, simulation-driven design, and product reliability. Required Qualifications BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. 15+ years of hardware design and development experience. 5+ years leading hardware architecture and technical development of complex electronic systems. Proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams and driving architecture decisions. Technical Skills Expertise in high-speed digital design and architecture. Experience with: PCIe Gen4/Gen5/Gen6 USB, I2C, SMBus, UART DDR memory systems High-speed serial interfaces Strong knowledge of: Signal Integrity (SI) Power Integrity (PI) Power distribution network design EMI/EMC considerations Thermal management techniques Expertise in PCB design and review using Cadence Allegro or equivalent design tools. Experience with FPGA, CPLD, and embedded system integration. Strong knowledge of control interfaces including SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG, and related protocols. Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, validation, debugging, and manufacturing support. 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