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
We are seeking a world-class Firmware Engineer to work on a wide variety of advanced next-generation high performance flash storage devices.
This is a high-impact, high visibility opportunity for the individual with superior technical skills and an enthusiasm for success.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop & debug firmware for storage products using C and C++.
- Debug and implement solutions to complex system level issues of storage devices.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, validation & system integration test teams.
- Design and develop debug infrastructure for enabling quick diagnosis of failures.
- Design, develop & analyze diagnostic data, debug logs and event data.
- Drive issue resolution to enable predictable and high-quality product to customer.
Qualifications
- B.Tech / M.Tech. in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in firmware development for embedded systems, with a focus on storage devices
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming with hands-on experience
- Strong debugging, problem-solving skills, and log/trace analysis.
- Ability to analyze complex firmware & hardware issues
- Experience with performance optimization of complex embedded systems.
- Demonstrated experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as ThreadX, Nucleus, or VxWorks
- In-depth knowledge of ARM or ARC processor families, including debugging environments and tools
- Solid understanding of NAND flash fundamentals and storage interface protocols (e.g., NVMe, NVMe MI, SATA)
- Good understanding of PCIe/ SMBUS/ I2C/ I3C/USB is expected.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and continuous integration tools
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cultural and organizational boundaries.
- Experience with scripting automation using Python will be a plus
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