Staff Engineer Firmware Verification Engineering

Job Description As a Staff Engineer in Firmware Verification Engineering, you will design and implement test cases for specific FW feature sets and verify product functionality and robustness across different scenarios, with a focus on white-box testing methodologies. You will work hand in hand with a product development team to understand product architecture, and internal features, and ensure product testability is considered throughout the design phase. As the product progresses, you will contribute to test strategy, work on test deployment, and help in performing failure analysis to debug FW/test issues to harden product FW. You are an independent problem solver with excellent communication skills who can work effectively as part of a cross-functional team. You have good proficiency in C and Python and are familiar with the PCIe/NVMe specs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Own test modules through all phases of development: from analyzing requirements, writing test plans, conducting reviews, and implementing tests, to performing failure analysis and driving test deployment in a production environment. Collaborate with the FW team on feature design reviews to identify key risk areas and create a comprehensive test strategy to validate the feature. Develop tests to thoroughly validate FW features as part of a world-class validation team. Work on validation initiatives with our internal partners to improve testing capability, efficiency, and robustness, including the development and deployment of new test infrastructure and automation. Support automated testing on PCIe/NVMe storage products with FW/test builds and triage failures effectively to the root cause, whether it is a product, tests, infrastructure, automation, or other. Participate in bug swarm meetings. Seek to understand problems, propose effective design-of-experiment to debug to root cause, and create new solutions/tests that succinctly resolve, isolate, and validate. Qualifications: REQUIRED: BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field BS + 4 years or MS + 3 years of related experience in HDD, SSD, semiconductor, or non-volatile memory development SKILLS: Strong programming skills with experience in Python, C, or C++ programming Experience with Agile development process Understanding of embedded programming Ability to learn quickly and work independently Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Have a growth mindset and drive to continuously improve PCIe/NVMe protocol familiarity Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Windows and Linux server storage environments Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual based on these characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. 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 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

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to advise us of your accommodation request. Compensation & Benefits Details An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, and experience. The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; and more.

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