Senior Technologist, Systems Design Engineering

Company DescriptionAt Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital, SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD and WD_BLACK brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.From energizing 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.Job DescriptionIn this position, you will drive the development of the next-generation solid-state products. You will be responsible for delivering subsystem specifications and test specs. Your primary role will be to determine the most optimal solution considering technical, cost, and schedule tradeoffs. This role requires close collaboration with ASIC, HW, Firmware, and Validation teams to navigate technical challenges and identify the most beneficial solutions. You will be tasked to build a small team to support the development and bring-up of next-generation products from a systems engineering perspective.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Understand customer specifications and drive design changes to meet them.Deliver product design specification documents and test objectives.Align the development and validation process with cross-functional teams.Create internal and external specifications, stay current with technology trends and roadmaps.Mentor engineers inside and outside the team.Learn constantly, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of problem-solving.Apply critical thinking to the results/data of competitive analysis and provide guidance for product development.Partner with cross-functional teams, including ASIC, Firmware, and Validation, to ensure seamless product development.Foster innovation and contribute to the development of products that will achieve widespread market presence.You will work closely with excellent colleague engineers, cope with complex challenges, innovate, and develop products that will be sold in millions of units.QualificationsREQUIRED:Proven track recordExperience with C/C++ in developing Embedded FW & scripting automation using PythonProven ability to work as part of a global team in multiple geographiesB.Sc. in Computer Science or Software / Computer / Electrical Engineering, cum laudeAt least 15 years of experience in RT / embedded systems architectureMulti-disciplinary experience, including Firmware, HW, and ASIC designPREFERRED:Knowledge of PCIe Gen5/6 technology is an advantagePrevious experience with storage systems, protocols, and NAND flash – strong advantagePrevious patent filing – advantageSKILLS:Capable of developing wide system view for complex embedded systemsExcellent interpersonal skills and team leaderStrong can-do attitude

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