Summer 2026 Intern, Firmware Verification Engineering

Sandisk•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

SanDisk products must be thoroughly validated to ensure they meet OEM-level quality and performance standards. We are looking for a motivated intern who is eager to learn about NVMe SSD system design, firmware algorithms, and modern validation methodologies. This role will support the creation and execution of firmware verification plans and help improve overall validation efficiency.

Requirements

Pursuing BS in CE, EE, or related field.
Knowledge in software programming in Python, Networking protocols
Programming knowledge & debugging skills in Python, C and C++.
Fundamentals of electrical engineering principles, CMOS etc.
Able to develop key relationships.
Be able to work in pressure for quick resolution and delivery

Nice To Haves

Soft skills, Excellent written and verbal skills, be a Team player.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing firmware design verification plans for NVMe SSD products.
Work closely with validation engineers to support feature verification throughout the project lifecycle.
Write scripts and tools using modern object-oriented programming languages to automate validation tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
Perform failure analysis on issues discovered during validation testing and help identify potential root causes.
Learn and apply knowledge of storage protocols (e.g., NVMe) and NAND Flash memory operation to support debugging and testing activities

Benefits

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
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
the Sandisk Savings 401(k) Plan