Technologist, Product Development Engineering – AI/ML Focus

Sandisk•Milpitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sandisk is seeking an accomplished Product Development Engineer with extensive expertise in AI/ML to lead innovative projects in NAND Flash test data analysis, yield optimization, and test time reduction. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical proficiency with leadership skills, driving impactful solutions and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across disciplines, advancing the future of semiconductor manufacturing through cutting-edge AI/ML applications.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering, Data Science with 8+ years of experience in AI/ML development and application
Strong foundation in machine learning and statistical modeling
Experience with SQL and Python
Strong data handling and analysis libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-driven engineering environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in MLOps including CI/CD for ML, reliable deployment workflows, and managing the model at all stages of the lifecycle
Basic understanding or experience in design, production test, and NAND flash memory

Nice To Haves

Good problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), such as:
Model fine-tuning
Prompt engineering
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Experience in Semiconductor manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Build and evaluate AI/ML models to analyze high volumes of semiconductor test data for yield optimization and test time reduction.
Design end-to-end ML pipelines, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, validation, and deployment
Lead and manage projects with accountability, technical proficiency, and a high degree of ownership.
Provide mentorship to junior engineers by delivering technical guidance, sharing industry’s best practices, and facilitating their professional development
Explore physics-informed machine learning with white box models and interpretable AI
Collaborate with domain experts and product owners to translate business and manufacturing test problems into machine learning solutions
Share findings through technical reports, presentations, internal publications, or patents

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's Savings 401(k) Plan