Full-Time

Principal System Design Engineer

Debugging / Failure Analysis

Posted on 9/25/2024

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Milpitas, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • Masters/Bachlors in ECE , E&I , VLSI and other relevant course work
  • Overall 3+ years of working experience with Masters
Responsibilities
  • Define NAND device-related system algorithms.
  • Define and communicate NAND requirements to meet system specs
  • Define ASIC requirements for upcoming NAND chips and design system algorithms.
  • Lead discussion of new NAND modes or new operation methods that can make differentiating products
  • Work with Architecture and Firmware team on detailed implementation and verification plan Monitor NAND readiness and work with PE team on NAND testing and screening methods
  • Work with the validation team on drive-level testing, debugging, failure analysis and qualification
  • Prepare and present reports detailing the status of development

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
  • Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.
  • Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

What critics are saying

  • Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.
  • Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.
  • Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.
  • The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
  • Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

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Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

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