Senior Engineer, Firmware 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 Description

In this position, the individual will be responsible for following: 

• Architect, Design, implement, debug firmware for the next generation of Enterprise SSDs 
• Design and implement firmware algorithms needed to achieve best in class performance goals 
• Design and develop HW Interface drivers (DDR, I2C, GPIO, etc), algorithm design and implementation 
• Contribute to the SSD firmware and play a significant role in delivering next generation Enterprise SSDs to market 
• Work with the firmware Architects, ASIC and flash media teams on a daily basis 
• Typically program in high level languages (C) 
• Report the status of the project execution on a regular basis to senior management 
• Develop characterization and evaluation programs for new products 
• Support failure analysis on test systems  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player 
• Proven ability to work as part of a global team in multiple geographies 
• Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology or Engineering equivalent in Computer Science or Software / Computer / Electrical Engineering 
• 5 to 10 years hands on experience of SSD Firmware development including Storage Protocols like NVMe, etc. 
• Expertise on Security protocols (TCG, Opal, etc) is an advantage 
• Experience with scripting automation using Python is an added advantage 
• Experience with debug and performance optimization of complex embedded systems 
• Multi-disciplinary experience, including familiarity with Firmware and ASIC design 
• Must have strong problem solving skills; experience using logic and protocol analyzers is preferred 
• Previous patent filing – advantage 
• Previous scientific publications – advantage 
• Previous experience with storage systems, protocols, and NAND flash – strong advantage 
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally 
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.  
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. 
• Experience of having delivered " End to End Storage Stack" on Leading Edge/NEW hardware will be preferable. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.