Principal Engineer, Technology Development Engineering (Milpitas)

Job Description

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable todays needs and tomorrows 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 were 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Technology Development Engineering to join our innovative team in Milpitas, United States. In this pivotal role, you will lead cutting-edge technology development initiatives, driving semiconductor advancements and shaping the future of our industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Involved in future 3D NAND technology development.
2. Contribute to defining new device architectures, developing scaling paths, process improvement, and novel device operating strategies for cutting edge memory technologies.
3. Develop new types of devices, design and process architectures involving novel materials, structures, and operating algorithms to deliver industry leadership in performance, reliability, power, and cost.
4. Understand existing technology limitations from first principles and create innovative ideas to solve problems.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of semiconductor device physics, process, characterization, and reliability.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical ability, sound technical foundation, and creativity.
• Experience in testing and optimizing memory device performance and power is a plus.
• Knowledge of non-volatile memory and/or emerging memory is a plus.
• Coding/scripting skills in Python/C required.
• Comfortable solving problems outside your domain.

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities and a non-discrimination policy covering various protected characteristics. We promote an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through belonging, respect, and contribution.

We support applicants with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] for accommodation requests.

The application deadline is 11/14/2025 . We reserve the right to close applications early if the position is filled.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary based on education, experience, skills, and location, with potential for variation.
• Participation in incentive plans, including STI and possibly LTI programs.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee assistance, and voluntary benefits.