Summer 2026 Internship, NAND Interface Design and Validation

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated NAND Interface Design and Validation Intern to join our team in Milpitas, United States. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the cutting-edge field of NAND flash memory technology and interface design.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with System, Firmware, and Hardware teams to bring up and characterize high-speed NAND interfaces in new ASIC and NAND environments.
• Characterize interface training features, analyze performance and reliability results, and provide actionable feedback to Subject Matter Experts.
• Assist in debugging firmware and hardware issues during bring-up and validation phases.
• Participate in the development and execution of test plans for interface protocols
• Contribute to the documentation of design specifications and validation results
• Engage in continuous learning about emerging trends in NAND technology and interface protocols

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and Python
• Familiarity with hardware validation tools and techniques
• Knowledge of digital logic and circuit design principles
• Experience with academic projects or coursework related to digital design or computer architecture
• Basic understanding of the semiconductor industry and memory technologies
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Previous internship experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 05/13/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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