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Principal Firmware Engineer

Western Digital

Principal Firmware Engineer

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Cross functional design phase input and review
    • Triage protocol issues for entire stack on an NVMe based platform product.
    • Analyze and characterize designs via engineering verification testing
    • Support of New technologies - development, characterization and integration
    • Sustain in field Firmware issues.
    • Problem solving at all phases of product development
    • Analyze existing test process for System development and test process development
    • Experience working with Flash memory technologies
    • Experience in programming (e.g. Assembly, C, C++, Python)
    • Create specifications , test cases and documentation based on product firmware feature designs/specification
    • Perform failure analysis and debugging as required
    • Lead or Participate in planning activities
    • Drive/participate in technical reviews
    • Status reviews with leaders
    • Mentor or lead small teams
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • BS/BSEE Plus a minimum of 10+ years of direct experience
    • Must have 5+ years coding experience for delivering a storage product
    • Must have 8+ years of experience in C
    • Must have 5+ years experience in storage protocol like "NVME"
    • Nice to have experience in scripting "Python"

    SKILLS:

    • Good organizational skills
    • Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    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.

    Part of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace includes ensuring that all qualified applicants and employees are provided equal consideration for any available opportunity.  Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with a disability.  If you need a reasonable accommodation, email us at Careers.Accommodations@WDC.com.  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.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing