Engineer, Firmware Engineering

Job Type (exemption status):
Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Salary Range:
66,895.00-94,800.00
Business Function:
Firmware Engineering
Work Location:
Irvine Office-LOC_WDT_USCA01
Company Description At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what's next.
To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.
When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making.
Across our Western Digital, SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD and WD_BLACK brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market-and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.
From energizing 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.
Here's how you can help.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the design, development, and support of new or existing SSD Firmware features
Design, implement, validate, and maintain firmware components to support products using best-practice development methodologies
Design and develop test cases for firmware features being implemented
Design, develop and implement tools to improve Firmware debug/test capabilities and analytics.
Participate in design meetings, test planning sessions, and code reviews.
Collaborate with internal and cross functional teams to derive innovative quality firmware solutions
Document findings in bug tracking system, create and update web pages for sharing information, and create slides for communication of ideas.
Qualifications REQUIRED:

Strong programming Skill (C/C++) required
Strong scripting languages such as Python, Perl, etc.
Programming hardware devices through control registers
Debugging both new hardware and new firmware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers
PREFERRED:

Implementing storage protocols is a plus
SKILLS:

Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required
Knowledge of structured code development methods and debug techniques
Knowledge of agile development methodologies
Ability to solve problems as part of multi-site organization and cross functional team
Ability to provide timely scheduling and resource information to team leads and managers, and meet scheduled commitments
Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, 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 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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to advise us of your accommodation request.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 03/10/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.
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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 California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.
This range may be modified in the future.
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 other voluntary benefit programs.
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.
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