Senior Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps)- Driver and Tools Development (2-4 years)

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 

WD is seeking a talented and experienced engineer to join the Software Development Team and work directly on the development and support of our custom Windows and Linux Drivers.  This role involves technical leadership of leading small teams to deliver stated objectives. The Team's primary objective is to develop WD’s proprietary software tools that are used across the company for firmware development, testing, failure analysis, and debugging issues.  The Team works cross functionally with firmware engineers, customer teams, system integration engineers, and the test development and execution teams, to design a robust and versatile tool and test environment.  Our tool set is essential to the development and support of WD’s cutting-edge technologies.   

Required: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering, 
• Professional experience developing and debugging in C and C++ 
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python and/or TCL 
• Experience :-  1-3 years 

Qualifications

Qualifications 

Skills:-  

• Object oriented programming 
• Excellent communication and debugging skills 
• Team oriented mindset 
• Highly motivated to explore and learn 
• Strong understanding of software testing fundamentals 

Drivers Specific Qualifications: 

• knowledge and experience with Systems Programming (Preferably Windows).  This involves working with OS specific calls made from user programs. 
• knowledge and experience with Kernel or OS internals (Preferably Windows) programming.  This involves writing or supporting kernel modules, like device drivers. 
• Working knowledge of SCSI or ATA protocols.  
• knowledge of SAS and SATA protocols is also helpful. 
• knowledge and experience of host-based device protocol test packages. 
• Some knowledge with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOSs) and embedded programming.  RTOSs share many (and often more) of the constraints as OS kernel modules. 

Additional Information

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.

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