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Firmware Integration Engineer

Western Digital

Firmware Integration Engineer

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Engage early with ASIC architecture team and design team to gain understanding of system architecture and module design specs
    • Map ASIC design into model design and implement using SystemC/TLM2.
    • Integrate modules into complete SSD system and verify the system functions with test Firmware written in C/C++/Assembly
    • Support FW team and Architecture team on the model usage for FW development
    • Interface with FW team on gathering requirements and resolving issues.

    Other Responsibilities:

    • Interfaces with Architecture, Core Technology ASIC, and F/W teams through the product technology development phase
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    REQUIRED:

    • BS or MS in CS/CE/EECS

    SKILLS:

    • Mandatory Skills/Experience
      • 2+ Years of experience in the ASIC development industry with hands on experience developing validation/production firmware.
      • Experience developing firmware on Simulators/FPGA.
      • Excellent programming skills in C++/C.
      • Knowledge of ASIC/HW design principles and capability to understand ASIC design specs
      • Familiarity with ASIC, Computer and Embedded Systems Architectures.
      • Ability to work independently under tight deadlines, responding to changing business and technical conditions
      • Strong analytical skills and debug methodology.
      • Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience working with cross geographical teams.
    • Highly Desirable Experiences
      • Familiar with System C/TLM implementations.
      • Knowledge with SSD Storage System and Flash technologies
      • Knowledge with storage protocols such as NVMe, SATA and SAS
      • Building and Scripting languages, such as Python,  Perl, Make and SCons
      • Familiar with micro-processor architecture and boot process.

    Language Skills:

    • Ability to read, write and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and emails in English.  
    • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to internal customers and other employees of the organization.

    Reasoning Ability:

    • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

     

    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

  • Industry
    Manufacturing