Principal Engineer, Systems Design Engineering

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Job Summary: 

In this role, you will represent the systems engineering team in product development forums, with a focus on developing the next-generation solid-state products. Your responsibilities will include delivering product design specifications, test objectives, and debugging. Your main task will be identifying the most optimal solution, considering technical, cost, and schedule tradeoffs. This role will involve close collaboration with ASIC, HW, Firmware, and Validation teams to address technical challenges and determine the most beneficial solutions. Your duties will also include leading the design process from concept to implementation to validation and tracking system-milestones to ensure that product goals and deliverables are met. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Understand customer specifications and drive design changes to meet them. 
• Deliver product design specification documents and test objectives. 
• Align the development and validation process with cross-functional teams. 
• Create internal and external specifications, stay current with technology trends and roadmaps. 
• Proactively identify risks during development phase and lead mitigation planning 
• Perform system failure analysis on test environment issues including tester hardware, test platform software and frontend 
• Learn constantly, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of problem-solving. 
• Apply critical thinking to the results/data of competitive analysis and provide guidance for product development. 
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including ASIC, Firmware, and Validation, to ensure seamless product development. 
• Foster innovation and contribute to the development of products that will achieve widespread market presence. You will work closely with excellent colleague engineers, cope with complex challenges, innovate, and develop products that will be sold in millions of units. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED: 

• Masters in Embedded Sytems/ VLSI/MicroElectronics or Bachelors(B.E./B.Tech) in Electronics & Communications/Electricals & Electronics/Computer Science 
• 7-10 years of experience semiconductor Products systems design or architecture 
• Knowledge of C, C++/ System C, Python, GIT, GitHub, AGILE is highly valued 
• Proven ability to work as part of a global team in multiple geographies 
• Multi-disciplinary experience, including familiarity with Firmware, HW, and ASIC design 

PREFERRED: 

• Knowledge of PCIe Gen5/6 technology is an advantage 
• Hands on experience in NVMe spec 
• Previous experience with storage systems, protocols, and NAND flash – strong advantage 
• Previous experience with storage systems, protocols, and DDR DRAM – strong advantage 
• Basic understanding of SSD system level concepts 
• Experience in SoC architecture, power management and ASIC Registers understanding to interact with FW design. 
• Proficient in C, C++. Experience in SystemC/TLM is preferred 
• Previous patent filing – advantage SKILLS: 
• Capable of developing wide system view for complex embedded systems 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and Team Player 
• High level of integrity and commitment to quality and timeliness. 
• Experience in using various bench equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and meters. 
• Understanding of Hardware Block Diagrams, Schematics 
• Understanding of ASIC Architecture document and programming guidelines 
• Understanding of Firmware implementation 
• Strong can-do attitude 

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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