Job Description

WESTERN DIGITAL® 

THE NEXT BIG THING IN DATA IS YOU! 

We create environments for you to thrive. The growing diversity of data creates an exponential amount of new possibilities – for the world, our company and you. You’ll be part of a team driving the innovations necessary to outpace new demands and challenges everywhere data lives, from sensors to mobile devices to the cloud. We’ve only started to scratch the surface of what data can do. You can help unlock its full potential. 

We are seeking highly motivated students to join our engineering teams. 

WHAT IS THE LAUNCH PROGRAM? The LAUNCH Program is supplemental to your full-time role. You will automatically be enrolled in the LAUNCH Program during your first twenty-four months. In this program, you will take a deeper dive into professional life at Western Digital by getting exposure to different parts of the organization, in addition to the experience you gain from your day-to-day responsibilities. Supplemental LAUNCH Program elements include: 

• On the job training and mentorship with industry professionals 

• Supplemental professional development trainings 

• Executive exposure 

• Networking events with other Western Digital employees 

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

We are hiring an entry-level engineer on our Servo Development team to begin and develop their career as a Firmware Development Engineer. Ideal candidates will have recently earned or are pursuing a BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field. Candidates must have a graduation date of May 2021 through June 2022. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop firmware using C for Western Digital Client Class HDDs 

• You'll be on a team responsible for embedded firmware development for client HDD. This includes innovation, design, implementation and debug of data path, firmware algorithms, data structures, integration and failure analysis needed for our large and complex firmware environment. 

• Self-motivated to work as part of an agile team and collaborate among firmware community to develop HDD technology and products.  

• Document design, firmware implementation, test results, and failure analysis findings for communication and transparency.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field 

• Candidates must have a graduation date of May 2021 through June 2022.   

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA cumulative 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong technical skills in area of study 

• Interest in HDD, flash, semiconductor, components, nonvolatile memory industry 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications  

• Strong C/C++ development skills 

• Familiar with micro-processors and microcontrollers, knowledge of ARM a plus 

• Familiarity with real time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded firmware 

• Familiar with Hardware Electronics circuitry 

• Good verbal and written communication skills 

• Clear understanding of basic Boolean logic,  

• familiarity of C syntax

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, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, 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. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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 staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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 Colorado or remote jobs that can be performed in Colorado.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will also be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan and to receive equity awards under our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs), pursuant to the terms of these programs.  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 Virgin Pulse Program; 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.