Staff Engineer - Firmware Development

Job Type (exemption status):
Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Salary Range:
104,295.00-147,700.00
Business Function:
Firmware Engineering
Company Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers.
People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology.
For decades, we've been doing just that.
Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world.
From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike.
Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.
Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills.
It's You & Western Digital.
Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SSD firmware design and development in an agile environment, involving multiprocessor (ARM/ARC), multithreading, RTOS, with C/assemble programming, in interaction with various cross IP teams, with active participation on failure analysis and root causing.
Participate in full life cycle of development, starting from requirements, high/low level design, implementation, unit testing, and support required documentation.
Firmware development shall be on FPGA, real form factor, OR on a software simulated model environment.
Deliver on cutting-edge storage products with interfaces like NVMe/PCIe.
Self-motivated to work both unsupervised and as part of an agile team.
Collaborate to develop self and others within group.
Actively participate in innovation/trade secret activities.
Qualifications Required
Strong knowledge in C/assembly, Data Structure, Algorithms, Multi-threaded programming
Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems.
Firmware development on RTOS (e.g.
uCOS/ThreadX/MQX/VxWorks/Embedded Linux)
Knowledge and experience in the use of bus analyzers, JTAG, emulators and other firmware debugging tools.
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies, complex code and developing system, architecture view.
Strong aptitude and penchant for problem solving, algorithm design, system design, and complexity analysis skills.
You are comfortable and enjoy working with dynamic and ever evolving environments.
Technical mindset with great attention to detail and an ever positive, can-do attitude.
Demonstrate use of out-of-box thinking for creative solutions to highly sticky problems.
You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.
You'll be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys a challenge and celebrates success.
Requires 3 days per week in office
Preferred
Experience/Knowledge on NVMe and PCIe protocols
Highly skilled in GitHub and/or other similar SCM tools
Python scripting
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, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, 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.
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.
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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 relevant education, qualifications, certifications, and experience.
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 California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.
You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
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; and more.
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