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Sandisk

Develops non-volatile flash memory storage devices

Failure Analysis Engineering Intern - Gen AI focus, Masters

Summer 2026Updated
No salary listed
Internship
Master's
Milpitas, CA, USA
Hybrid
AI & Machine LearningApplied Machine Learning

About the job

Requirements
  • 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 and their applications in computer vision
  • Strong programming skills in Python, ElasticSearch, and Jupiter Notebook
  • Understanding of gen AI development
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
Desired Qualifications
  • 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

About the company

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Sandisk

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SanDisk designs solid-state storage products based on flash memory, a non-volatile technology that preserves data without power. Its offerings include memory cards (CompactFlash, SD) and USB flash drives, using controllers and firmware to manage read/write, error correction, and wear leveling for durable, portable storage. The company helped popularize flash memory for cameras and mobile devices and expanded production to meet growing demand. In 2016, Western Digital acquired SanDisk for about $19 billion, combining flash expertise with HDD leadership to provide a broader range of storage solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Milpitas, CA

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Fiscal 2026 revenue hit $20.25 billion on August 5, 2026, up 175%.
  • Datacenter revenue rose 437% in fiscal 2026, driven by AI inference demand.
  • August 13, 2026 Investor Day forecast mid-to-high-teens growth and ~80% gross margin.

What critics are saying

  • Judge Rita Lin kept 2023 SSD defect litigation alive on January 14, 2026.
  • August 2026 Israeli layoffs signal operating discipline despite record profits, rattling engineers.
  • Kioxia dependence is existential: Flash Ventures supply and $1.2 billion payments constrain Sandisk.

What makes Sandisk unique

  • Sandisk controls Flash Ventures with Kioxia through 2034, locking wafer supply.
  • August 2026 HBF deals with SK hynix and Kioxia standardize AI flash.
  • BiCS10 sampling on July 2, 2026 shows leading-edge NAND density and efficiency.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Nov 2nd, 2026
Morgan Stanley backs Sandisk at $1,750 target after 18% drop wipes $36B

Sandisk shares fell about 18% over two sessions on October 29 and 30, 2026, erasing roughly $36 billion in market value. The drop followed a record fiscal first quarter, with revenue of $11 billion, up 378% from a year earlier. Chief financial officer Luis Visoso said premium and mainstream devices held up, "partially offset by contraction at the lower end." Sales volume in its Edge unit, which sells flash memory to phone and PC makers, fell 20% from a year earlier. Morgan Stanley kept its Overweight rating and $1,750 price target, betting data center demand will offset weaker consumer sales. Consumer and client products fell to 56% of revenue from 90% a year earlier. Sandisk's 8-for-1 stock split takes effect November 20.

Yahoo Finance
Nov 2nd, 2026
Sandisk could hit $3,403 in a year as revenue soars 378% to $11.03B

Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) shares fell over 13% the day after the company reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter results, as a broader tech sell-off hit AI stocks. The results were strong: revenue rose 378% year over year to $11.03 billion, and non-GAAP earnings per share reached $49.51, up from $1.22. Both figures beat Wall Street's expectations. Sandisk guided for second-quarter revenue of $12.4 billion and earnings per share of $56.00, above analyst estimates of $12.29 billion and $54.69. The stock trades at about 9 times earnings, against 23 for the S&P 500. The median analyst price target of $2,167 implies 88% gains. If Sandisk reaches the consensus fiscal 2027 earnings per share of $226.85 and trades at 15 times earnings, the author says its price could hit $3,403.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 31st, 2026
Sandisk consumer sales fall 29% to $397M as higher prices drive shoppers away

Sandisk's consumer sales are sliding as the company raises prices and shifts supply to data centres. Consumer revenue fell 29% from the prior quarter to $397 million, and 39% from a year earlier, according to its fiscal first-quarter results. Chief Financial Officer Luis Visoso said the drop came as the market adjusts to higher pricing. A year ago, consumer made up about 28% of revenue; it now accounts for less than 4%. Data-centre revenue jumped 61% from the prior quarter to $4.8 billion. Long-term contracts now cover about half of fiscal 2027 output. Sandisk guided second-quarter revenue of $12.2 billion to $12.6 billion. Its shares fell on October 30 despite an earnings beat.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 30th, 2026
SanDisk shares fall 11% as Kioxia flags NAND price slowdown despite $11.03B revenue

SanDisk shares fell more than 11% after rival Kioxia warned that the surge in NAND flash memory prices may be ending. Weak Intel guidance and broader worries about the AI trade also weighed on the stock. Tokyo-based Kioxia expects an operating profit of JPY 2T ($12.7 billion) this quarter, below analyst estimates of JPY 2.35T. Its average NAND selling price rose in the mid-20% range in the three months to September, down from a 70% rise the previous quarter. Yesterday, SanDisk beat Wall Street expectations with September-quarter revenue of $11.03 billion, up 378% year-on-year and 23% from the prior quarter. Adjusted earnings per share were $49.51, above its guidance of $44.00 to $46.00.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 29th, 2026
Sandisk Q1 revenue up 23% to $11.0B, announces eight-for-one stock split

Sandisk reported fiscal first quarter revenue of $11.0 billion, up 23% from the previous quarter. GAAP net income was $8.1 billion, or $52.60 per diluted share, while non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $49.51. The company spent $5.0 billion buying back about 3.2 million shares. Over two quarters, it has repurchased 6.0 million shares, roughly 4% of those outstanding. Sandisk also announced an eight-for-one forward stock split, effective November 19, 2026, to make its stock more accessible, including to employees through its stock purchase plan. For the second quarter, it expects revenue of $12.2 billion to $12.6 billion. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, pre-split, are forecast at $55.00 to $57.00.

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