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Sandisk Corp.

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Overview

SanDisk Corp. makes memory chips and modules used to store digital data on mobile phones, digital cameras, video cameras, gaming devices, personal computers and GPS locators. The Milpitas, Calif., company's data storage products are based on flash memory, which retains data even after its power source is turned off.

In 2009, SanDisk was tops in the market for flash-based memory cards, according to market researcher Gartner.

The company was founded by and still run by engineers. CEO and co-founder Eli Harari holds more than 100 U.S. and international technology patents. In 2009 he received the the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' Robert N. Noyce Medal recognizing his leadership in the development and commercialization of flash memory technology.

Culture

Founder Eli Harari has a reputation for considering SanDisk employees as extended family. In a recent profile, SanDisk general counsel Jim Brelsford said, "The company is his extended family. He loves it, and you see it. Brelsford credited Harari for the company's low turnover rate, especially among its engineers.

Employees and their families are rewarded with celebrations throughout the year: including sporting events, book fairs, and an employee appreciation program. SanDisk also offers an “E-Concierge Membership”, which allows employees to obtain personal assistance in a wide variety of products and services.

Recruiting

SanDisk Corp. encourages recent college graduates to apply for entry-level positions in engineering and sales. The company encourages recent graduates to check out its New College Grad Program, which is designed to recruit talent from top-tier universities across the country.

For seasoned professionals, SanDisk prefers candidates with at least five years of experience for its product and engineering positions.

SanDisk prides itself on the “family vibe” of its company. The company recently held its 11th annual international day, a food-and-music festival that celebrates the heritage of its workers, who hail from 36 countries.