Staff Firmware Engineer - FW Integration Engineer (9-13 Years )
Sandisk · Bengaluru
- Experience9–13 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Levelstaff
- Posted11 Sept 2026
About Sandisk
Sandisk is hiring in Bengaluru in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 9+ years of experience.
The role
Staff firmware integration engineer role at SanDisk, owning the integration of features into product/release branches and ensuring builds stay green and releasable. You manage branching and merging strategies (dev → integration → product), run smoke tests/sanity tests/regression checks, and triage merge failures with feature owners. Required skills include Git-based workflows (merge, rebase, cherry-pick, conflict resolution), CI/build systems, debugging, and release management in multi-branch multi-product codebases, with experience in firmware/embedded systems. Location is Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (work mode not stated).
Full job description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Code Integration & Branch Management
Own the integration of features from development branches into product/release branches.Manage and enforce branching and merging strategies (e.g., dev → integration → product).Perform regular syncs, rebases, and merges while resolving conflicts cleanly and predictably.Ensure only reviewed, tested, and compliant changes land in product branches.
Repository Ownership & Code Sanity
Act as the custodian of the code repository, maintaining overall structure, hygiene, and consistency.Enforce coding standards, commit quality, and change discipline.Identify and prevent integration issues such as:Broken buildsPartial or incompatible feature mergesRegressions caused by cross-team changesProactively refactor or flag risky areas that degrade maintainability or stability.
Build, Validation & Stability
Ensure integrated code builds cleanly across supported configurations.Run and/or gate merges on:Smoke testsSanity testsRegression test results (as applicable)Quickly triage integration failures and drive resolution with feature owners.Maintain a green, releasable product branch at all times.
Cross-Team Coordination
Work closely with:Feature development teamsValidation and QA teamsRelease and program managementCommunicate integration risks, conflicts, and readiness clearly and early.Act as the single point of accountability for integration status.
Release Support
Support release tagging, branching, and handoff.Assist in root-causing late-stage issues related to integration or merge errors.Ensure traceability of features and fixes included in each product release.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceStrong experience with Git-based workflows (merge, rebase, cherry-pick, conflict resolution).Solid understanding of software/firmware development lifecycles.Hands-on experience with CI/build systems and integration gating.Strong debugging skills to isolate integration-related failures.Ability to work across teams and drive issues to closure.Experience in firmware, embedded systems, or system software environments.Familiarity with release management in multi-branch, multi-product codebases.Experience enforcing or defining branching and release policies.Exposure to validation, regression, or bring-up environments.Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.