Sandisk · 3 hours ago
Failure Analysis Engineering Intern - Gen AI focus (Masters, Summer 2026)
Milpitas, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerSandisk is a leader in Flash and advanced memory technologies, innovating solutions for data consumption. The intern will develop failure analysis automation tools for Solid State Drives and NAND flash memory, focusing on machine learning model design and optimization.
Data StorageManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop failure analysis automation tools related to SSDs and NAND flash memory
Design, train, and optimize machine learning models, with a focus on CNN and LLM
Automated compilation and organization of technical data to share with SSD and NAND Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Document design, tool implementation, testing and validation results, and data analysis findings for communication and transparency
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, AI Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related field with a graduation date of May/June 2027
Available to work a 12-week, full time internship during May - August 2026
Preference given to candidates who will not require relocation to the Milpitas, CA area. Relocation will not be offered for this position
Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
Strong understanding of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and their applications in computer vision
Strong programming skills in Python, ElasticSearch, and Jupiter Notebook
Understanding of gen AI development
Preferred
Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively in a team environment
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good understanding of Solid State Drives (SSDs) and NAND Flash memory is a plus
Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, BERT, or similar architectures
Ability to utilize RAG, and finetuning the LLM models
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
Sandisk Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Sandisk
SanDisk designs, develops, manufactures, and markets data storage solutions in the United States and internationally.
Founded in 1988
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$713.58M2025-06-06Post Ipo Secondary· $713.58M
2015-10-21Acquired
1995-11-17IPO
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