Job Description

The Engineer will participate in the development of Software Manufacturing Tools for our Storage Products.  This individual will be responsible for developing Tools in both Windows and Mac Operating Systems.  A background in Storage (HDD, SSD, SD), while not a requirement is a plus. 

The Candidate should expect to work across many time zones based upon our varied locations around the world and our main base of operations being in the United States.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be familiar with GUI development in both Windows and Mac OS X
• Knowledge of the following Integrated Development Environments (IDE): Visual Studio C++, Xcode Objective-C
• An understanding of the commands used over the following interfaces is a benefit but not a requirement (SCSI, USB Thunderbolt, ATA and NVME)
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source code control, build processes, testing and operations 
• Must plan individual work as assigned, review plans with manager(s) and group lead(s) and provide status updates.
• Must have the ability to manage time and set priorities in situations where many simultaneous work assignments have to be completed within the same time frame. 
• Must complete assigned tasks that meet quality, functionality and scheduled objectives.
• Must use sound engineering principles to design and architect systems and subsystems.
• Must have ability to work within internal and external (ODM) cross-functional teams. 
• Must have the ability to articulate ideas within cross-functional discussions. 
• Present or assist in the presentation of design improvement ideas, issue resolution, and analysis of technical data.
• Perform and facilitate specification reviews, design reviews and technical data analysis. 
• Must use sound engineering principles to identify and resolve issues.
• Must have the ability to recognize where process improvements are required and be proactive in the creation of new efficient processes where needed. 
• Provide verbal and written status including reports to Manager and/or other staff members.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science with 2-5 years’ experience in Software Development.  
• Must know C++
• Project Management experience is an important aspect of this job 
• Motivated individual with excellent English writing and oral communication skills.
• Limited travel (~10%). (Post COVID Requirement)

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 Careers.Accommodations@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.

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