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Staff Engineer, Firmware Engineering

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Bengaluru, Karnataka
Senior level
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Senior level
The Staff Engineer for Firmware Engineering will design and develop device firmware for PCIe/NVMe SSD products, implement algorithms, collaborate with cross-functional teams, support system evaluations, and mentor team members to achieve product performance goals.
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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

n this position, the individual will be responsible for design & development of device FW for next-generation PCIe / NVMe SSD products.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, debug firmware for the next generation of SSDs
  • HW Interface drivers, algorithm design and implementation
  • Contribute to the SSD firmware and play a significant role in delivering next generation SSDs to market
  • Work with the firmware Architects, ASIC, flash media, validation and other cross functional teams on regular basis
  • Design and implement firmware algorithms needed to achieve best in class performance goals
  • Develop characterization and evaluation programs for new products
  • Support failure analysis on test systems
  • Drive team members to deliver key modules for SSD firmware by guiding, mentoring the team members
  • Active participation in technical design, implementation reviews across teams and functions

Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Engineering/Technology with 6+ yrs experience or Master with 4+ yrs experience in CS, CE, EE, EC or equivalent required.
  • Strong knowledge in C, Data Structure, Algorithms, Multi-threaded programming.
  • Proven experience as a firmware/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 and are an effective collaborator.
  • You'll be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys a challenge and celebrates success.
  • Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or similar) and embedded systems.
  • Previous RTOS experience.
  • Preferable to have 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 [email protected] 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.

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