Senior Software Development Engineer (Embedded)

Senior Software Development Engineer (Embedded)

• Full-time
• Job Type (exemption status) : Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Salary Range : 77,350.00-109,600.00
• Business Function : Software Development Engineering (Embedded)
• Work Location : Longmont Office LOC WDT USCO02

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.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

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.

Western Digital data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology, HGST, SanDisk, Tegile, Upthere, and WD brands.

Responsibilities :

• Play a key role in the HDD firmware development through cutting-edge design and development that underpins the majority of our HDD firmware.
• Develop quality firmware using best practices like Unit Testing, Test Driven Development, and Agile methodologies.
• Participate in the development of Build and other firmware tools development.
• Collaborate with a team of Firmware Developers that are responsible for generating optimal firmware solutions.
• Debug firmware issues in a complex embedded system using emulators, scripts, and internal tools.
• Opportunity to have direct hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.
• Develop the Storage firmware and deliver next generation Enterprise Storage Products to market.
• Develop algorithms for modules and to align with customer requirements through utilizing software analysis skills.
• Implement unit level bench testing framework in C++ programming language and develop extensive unit testing to provide a mature and stable code base.
• Implement and debug Enterprise Storage Products firmware features in C++ language for Platform Storage products and create extensive firmware designs.
• Identify and resolve design issues by working with HDD Firmware, Servo, and / or Test teams.
• Advise on triage issues in the field and offer solutions to bugs.
• Perform in-depth analysis for the issues reported by the customer by updating the bug ticket with information.
• Debug firmware in a complex embedded system using emulators, scripts, internal tools, and / or emulator traces and provide root cause analysis of the failures.
• Develop and modify TCL and Python scripts to analyze traces during FA.
• Work closely with the Quality team to perform full qualification and resolution of the bug ticket.

Minimum Requirements :

• BS degree with minimum of 1 to 3 years of professional experience or have a MS with 0-2 years of professional experience
• BS / MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Solid understanding of C / C++ and scripting languages
• Storage industry background (HDD preferred)
• Solid understanding of operating systems (Real-time OS is a plus)
• Experience with emulators is a plus (GreenHills emulator usage desired)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. 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 [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request.

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