Western Digital
Principal Engineer Firmware Verification Engineering
Western Digital, Milpitas, California, United States, 95035
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In depth understanding of firmware algorithms used in any NAND Flash based storage devices (SSD, eMMC, SD, USB Flash drives) or other storage devices
Knowledge in any Host protocols like SCSI, SATA, eMMC, UFS, PCIe, NVMe is an added advantage
Experienced and familiar with firmware or embedded software development, integration and validation
Knowledgeable on product and quality standards and relevant host protocols, in particular SATA and NVMe.
Test coverage methods for real-time embedded systems, especially storage systems and/or NAND storage
Able to methodically root cause complex failure mechanisms
Strong programming knowledge & debugging skills in Python, C and C++.
Soft skills, excellent written and verbal skills, be a team player
Able to develop key relationships
Able to elect requirements from all stakeholders
Be able to work under pressure for quick resolution and delivery.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Bachelor's Degree + 4 yrs of experience
OR
Master's Degree + 2 yrs of experience
Additional Information:
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. 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 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
jobs.accommodations@wdc.com
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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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In depth understanding of firmware algorithms used in any NAND Flash based storage devices (SSD, eMMC, SD, USB Flash drives) or other storage devices
Knowledge in any Host protocols like SCSI, SATA, eMMC, UFS, PCIe, NVMe is an added advantage
Experienced and familiar with firmware or embedded software development, integration and validation
Knowledgeable on product and quality standards and relevant host protocols, in particular SATA and NVMe.
Test coverage methods for real-time embedded systems, especially storage systems and/or NAND storage
Able to methodically root cause complex failure mechanisms
Strong programming knowledge & debugging skills in Python, C and C++.
Soft skills, excellent written and verbal skills, be a team player
Able to develop key relationships
Able to elect requirements from all stakeholders
Be able to work under pressure for quick resolution and delivery.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Bachelor's Degree + 4 yrs of experience
OR
Master's Degree + 2 yrs of experience
Additional Information:
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. 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 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
jobs.accommodations@wdc.com
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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