Failure Analysis Engineering Intern - Gen AI focus (Masters, Summer 2026)

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s 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 we’re 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

The intern will be involved in the development of failure analysis automation tools for Solid State Drives and NAND flash memory. This role requires a solid understanding in machine learning, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Large Language Models (LLMs).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

Qualifications

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 Skills:

It’s helpful if you meet one or more of the following qualifications, but it isn't a requirement.

• 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