Job Description

As a NAND Product Development Engineer, you will help enable future products by collaborating with multiple teams and bridge any gaps between memory and the systems. This position will also require review of Product specifications and provide cost/performance competitive NAND memory solutions. Role also requires resolving internal customer issues related to NAND memory from product development to mass production. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following –

• The individual will be part of the Memory Technology organization supporting internal customers and will play key role in development of NAND memory based products 

• Specifically the candidate will be responsible in understanding the system requirements and bridging any gaps between the memory and the systems. This requires review of Product specifications and provide cost/performance competitive NAND memory solutions 

• Resolve internal customer issues related to NAND memory from product development to mass production. As such the candidate will work with large cross functional teams (PETE, Device, design) in driving the qualification of memory into final product 

• This position requires support of very technical collateral to internal teams that use special modes in NAND to boost performance, endurance, and power 

• The candidate must be able to write technical papers, application notes, user instructions and conducting necessary technical training internally or externally 

• The individual will also work closely with Device, Design, Quality and Reliability teams and building strong relations with technical decision makers.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years in relevant positions 

• Prior work in NAND PE/Design, F/W, System Design, Applications Engineering is a plus 

• The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment 

• Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people 

• A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team. Ability to work effectively cross-functionally 

• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines 

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

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.

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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.