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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for the design, development, and support of new or existing HDD Firmware and power features dealing with command execution, cache optimization, CPU usage, servo/ mechanical interactions, power optimization, etc.
• Design, implement, validate, and maintain firmware and power components to support products using best-practice development methodologies
• Design and develop test cases for firmware and power features being implemented
• Participate in design meetings, test planning sessions, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with internal and cross functional teams to derive innovative quality firmware solutions
• Document findings in bug tracking system, create and update web pages for sharing information, and create slides for communication of ideas.

REQUIRED

• BS or MS in CS, CE, EE or related fields graduating no later than May 2024
• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future required
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python or other relevant languages
• Demonstrated expertise or course knowledge in structured code development and debugging
• Bonus (not required): knowledge/experience with interface bus analyzers, SATA/SAS, MATLAB

SKILLS

• Must be able to work effectively as part of a multi-site agile development team
• Excellent problem-solving, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills