Sorry, this listing is no longer accepting applications. Don’t worry, we have more awesome opportunities and internships for you.

Technologist, Firmware Engineer

Western Digital

Technologist, Firmware Engineer

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    • Familiar with micro-processors and microcontrollers, knowledge of ARM a plus
    • Familiarity with real time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded firmware
    • Good verbal and written communication skills
    • Clear understanding of basic Boolean logic, be familiar with C syntax
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    REQUIRED: 

    • Bachelor’s or Masters of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and 10+ years of experience.

    SKILLS:

    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
    • Interest in HDD, semiconductor, components, nonvolatile memory industry
    • Strong C/C++ development skills
    • Perform new firmware and customer features from the design, development, integration, trouble-shooting to customer deployment;
    • Work on a variety of difficult and complex technical problems of moderate scope with little guidance;
    • Apply discretion and independent decision-making in matters of critical importance to the company, such as in evaluating and interpreting the significance of technical or scientific data;
    • Identify problems, generates alternatives and recommends solutions to difficult technical problems;
    • Develop technical methodologies and provide essential input on technical strategy;
    • Participate and provide input in critical requirements review, code reviews and design reviews as well as cross functional meetings with management in order to resolve development issues;
    • Participate and contribute in a cross-functional team as firmware representative;
    • Responsible for delivery of complex level algorithms with little guidance;
    • Perform failure analysis and debugging failures;
    • Develop embedded firmware for disk drives, as well as write technical documents;
    • Perform feature design and implementation as well as customer design review calls;
    • Determine root cause for disk drives that have failed for apparent firmware related issues;
    • Investigate and solve complex customer and factory issues;
    • Develop and validate solutions for issues related to disk drive firmware;
    • Documents technical findings of engineering analyses and investigations;
    • Implement and validate new firmware features for disk drives;
    • Create design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development;
    • Prepare and deliver presentations for internal meetings; and,
    • Identify problems with multiple variables, identifying risks, generating alternatives, and recommending and implementing solutions.

    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.

    - LI-LH1

  • Industry
    Manufacturing