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Principal Firmware Development Engineering

Western Digital

Principal Firmware Development Engineering

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Participate in the design, implementation, validation and deployment of Manufacturing Host Application features and test modules in support of HDD Product Staging development
    • Participate in the design, implementation, validation and deployment of Manufacturing F/W Infrastructure features and test modules in support of HDD Product Staging development
    • Participate with Research and System Architect teams in the design, development and deployment of Advanced Test Algorithms to support new HDD technologies
    • Participate in the development of BE Test Process Requirements to support new technology to represent the BE Process interests in terms of abstraction, portability, ease of sustaining, commonality across multiple drive programs with the same technology, etc.
    • Work with Swimlane team members in the integration of new feature / test modules into the initial drive program targeted
    • Participate in the design, implementation, validation and deployment of the BE Process Manufacturing Host software in the support of existing and new test platforms
    • Participate in the design, implementation, validation and deployment of the Continuous Integration Validation process and infrastructure in support of HDD Software and Firmware development
    • Provide mentoring of more junior team members, Swimlane team members or a consultant in the BE Test Process Logistics, Manufacturing Host Software or Firmware architecture and infrastructure
    • Opportunity to lead a small team in the design, implementation, validation and deployment of small-scale features / sub projects
    • Perform regular review of current BE Process structure and features to identify potential opportunities to improve the BE Process efficiency and future needsAdhere to formally developed BE Process Defensive Programming Procedures being practiced by all members of Test Process Engineering’s software developers
    • Adhere to formally developed Drive and Manufacturing Firmware development guidelines as endorsed by the WD Firmware Quality organization
    • Apply SAFe Software and Firmware development methodology. Possible assignment as SAFe process Scrum Master or Product Owner
    • Adhere to corporate and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines for conducting business in accordance with Corporate standards.
    • Uphold corporate ethics standards as described in the Western Digital Code of Conduct handbook for U.S. Employees
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    REQUIRED:

    • 6+ years’ experience with embedded systems with focus high-quality Software and Firmware design and implementation with effective ability for problem solving
    • BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related curriculum
    • Experience programming embedded microcontrollers in C/C++ and assembly
    • Hand-on experience of script programming such as TCL, Python and Perl script
    • Hand-on experience using hardware debug instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and bus analyzers
    • Ability to work on firmware projects alone or partnered with members of a team. In such case, collaboration to promote success for both individual as well as other team members is necessary
    • Good team player with very good oral and written communication skills
    • Require robust ability to perform problem analysis and speedy resolution using systematic methodology with a high-level of efficiency
    • Familiar with SAFe Software and Firmware Development Process. Experience in the role of Product Owner or Scrum Master is highly desired
    • Good attitude towards the application of the Software / Firmware Development cycle in the design of Manufacturing Host Application and Firmware
    • Ability to organize tasks and deliverables efficiently as appropriate to each assigned project
    • Ability to develop validation / test plan and foresee test points needs ahead of feature design
    • Exposure and familiarity with multiple Code Management systems including SVN, GIT / GERRIT / JENKINS

    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 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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    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.
  • Industry
    Manufacturing