Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic development team in Irvine, United States. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that drive our company's success.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using best practices and industry standards
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and methodologies
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Assist in the estimation of project timelines and resource requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns
• Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git
• Experience with database management systems and SQL
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of API development and integration
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Continuous learner with a passion for staying current with emerging technologies

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" poster.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.

• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.