Technologist, Software 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

Who we are 

Western Digital Corporation is the world’s largest data storage company with a leading portfolio of HGST, SanDisk, G-Technology and WD brands covering flash and disk-based solutions.  Deployed by the largest and most prominent organizations worldwide, Western Digital solutions are everywhere, touching lives and enabling great value from the data they possess. 

Innovating at the Boundaries of Technology 

Whether in your pocket, home, car, or the cloud, its likely Western Digital is with you every step of the way. It's a responsibility we don't take lightly. That's why we are always at the cusp of innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. 

Fueling Technology. Innovation for Today and Beyond 

Western Digital has long been at the forefront of game changing innovations. From the invention of the first hard drive to recent advancements in 3D NAND our journey of innovation continues to inspire those who dare to think big about the possibilities of data. 

Western Digital offers an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices, systems and solutions for business and consumers alike.  

We deliver the possibilities of data.  YOU define what’s possible. The next big thing in data is you! 

Shape the future & define what's possible. Come shape the future with us. 

WHAT WE DO 

Western Digital India Team represents Engineering R&D, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Strategy, Business Functions and Communications. We have a large R&D presence in Bengaluru and sales offices across the country. 

WD Bangalore is a Center of Excellence and within R&D, our team is focused on firmware development enterprise Hard Disk Drive development. It is a growing team that has within 2 years been responsible for key enterprise products, delivered the highest performing, lost cost, air datacenter hard disk drive and has been instrumental in design, development of next generation architecture and products.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Participate in firmware development which is done in embedded C++ on multiple environments using latest standards C++14/17: FPGA, Simulator, eHDD (Enterprise Hard Disk Drive) product. 

• Become the subject matter expert, owner of two or more components and provide technical leadership. 

• Responsible for mentoring and innovation and defining the technical strategy.  

• We use SAFe(Scale Agile Framework for enterprise) for our software development. Participate in SCRUM/Agile processes. 

• Create design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development. 

• You'll be on a scrum team responsible for full stack embedded firmware development for enterprise/datacenter HDD. This includes innovation, design, implementation and debug of data structures, software algorithms, data path, drivers needed for our large and complex software environment. 

• Deliver on cutting-edge storage products with interfaces like SAS, SATA, PCIe. 

• Work with cross functional teams to develop HDD products. 

• Self-motivated to work both unsupervised and as part of an agile team. Collaborate to develop self and others within group. 

• Participate in planning and coordinating significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusions. 

• Understand end to end product lifecycle. 

Qualifications

Required 

• Bachelors +12 yrs experience or Master +10 yrs experience or PhD with 7+ yrs experience in CS, CE, EE, EC or equivalent required. 

• Strong knowledge in C/C++, Object oriented programming, Data Structure, Algorithms, Multi-threaded programming, STL, Templates, Design Pattern. 

• Proven experience as a software designer and/or architect. 

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies, complex code and developing system, architecture view. 

• Strong aptitude and penchant for problem solving, algorithm design, system design, and complexity analysis skills. 

• You are comfortable and enjoy working with dynamic and ever evolving environments. 

• Experience with mitigating design risks using research and proof of concept methods. 

• Technical mindset with great attention to detail and an ever positive, can-do attitude. 

• Demonstrate use of out-of-box thinking for creative solutions to highly sticky problems. 

• You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication. 

• You'll be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys a challenge and celebrates success. 

Preferred 

• Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems. 

• Previous RTOS experience. (e.g. uCOS/ThreadX/MQX/VxWorks/Embedded Linux). 

• Knowledge and experience in the use of bus analyzers, JTAG, emulators and other firmware debugging tools. 

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.

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 staffingsupport@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.