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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal, System Product Engineering - **Company:** SanDisk - **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Data Centers, Dynamic Random-Access Memory, Emulators, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Test Data, System-level Testing, AI Platforms, Storage Technologies, Data Analytics - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/17CCC8CEE1FA45C89263F68C6CEF4417/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Experience * 6-8 years of experience in memory, storage, or system-level product, test, or validation engineering. Technical Expertise * Strong understanding of semiconductor IC design, including simulation, emulation, and manufacturing processes. * Hands-on experience in system and memory testing, including failure analysis using tools such as oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and jammers. * Proficiency in programming languages: C, C++, Python. * Solid knowledge of high-speed interface protocols, likes, * PCIe Gen5/Gen6 * Experience using Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems such as Advantest and Teradyne. * Background in firmware development, test software infrastructure, and data analytics. * Strong understanding of CPU/GPU architectures and their interaction with memory and storage subsystems. * Domain expertise in memory (DRAM/NAND) and storage technologies (SSD) for data center and AI platforms. ## Description We are seeking a highly qualified professional to join our Product Engineering team. This pivotal role requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces significant responsibilities, and collaborates effectively across cross-functional teams. As a System Product Engineer within the Advanced Product Development team, you will play a key role in enabling new technologies and driving product innovation. Core Responsibilities * Lead system-level product development , ensuring tight integration with system firmware, memory, logic, connectivity, and peripheral components. * Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test strategies throughout the product lifecycle-from initial definition and New Product Introduction (NPI) to manufacturing and production ramp. * Translate product and marketing requirements into optimized test flows and screening strategies that meet stringent OEM quality standards. * Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams-including memory, logic, firmware, hardware, and software-to understand product requirements, DPPM targets, and recovery strategies, and to develop cost-effective, high-quality test solutions. * Drive failure analysis for qualification and yield issues during the NPI phase, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to improve test coverage and process robustness. * Analyze test data to provide actionable insights to design and manufacturing teams, enhancing product quality and yield. * Serve as the functional lead for product development, partnering with Quality, Systems, Firmware, Marketing, and Operations to resolve issues and drive cost and yield improvements. * Define and implement test stack architecture , including critical decisions around firmware, software, and platform requirements. * Deeply partner with Test Engineering (TE) to develop and maintain test programs using Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems such as Advantest and Teradyne, ensuring scalable and reliable test coverage. * Contribute to test firmware development and validation , aligning with system-level test and product requirements. * Build and support test software infrastructure to enable automated, scalable testing across platforms. * Leverage data analytics to extract insights from large-scale test and qualification datasets, driving strategic improvements in yield and product performance. * Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering professional growth. * Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and conduct strategic analyses to support innovation and operational efficiency. * Deliver regular, executive-level presentations on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies. ## Related Videos - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Evaluating RAG Systems with Synthetic Test Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1982-stop-guessing-start-measuring-evaluating-rag-systems-with-synthetic-test-data) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)