Full-Time

Principal Engineer

Systems design engineering

Posted on 12/1/2024

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and devices

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
  • 8+ years of experience with storage and server product systems design & development
  • Very familiar with Computer architecture and components including motherboards, memory, and x86 CPUs
  • Experience with systems integration activities
  • Experience with Hard drive and flash-based devices
  • Familiar with High-speed communication protocols such as PCIe, DDR, Ethernet and SAS/SATA, and NVMe
  • Server management experience including UEFI, BIOS, BMC, IPMI, Redfish, and OS/driver installation
  • Current knowledge of the latest networking standards and best practices
  • Expertise in board level and system level troubleshooting
  • Expert understanding of the use of test equipment such as analyzers, high-speed real-time scopes, pattern generators and BERT equipment
  • Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving and innovation
  • Strong team player, effective communication skills, and highly motivated
  • Knowledge of agile development and self-managed development teams from design to production
Responsibilities
  • Provide multi-disciplinary technical leadership for the development of storage enclosures and storage servers consisting of mechanical chassis, hard drives, fans, power supplies, firmware, and printed circuit board assemblies with high-speed communication interfaces
  • Develop System Specifications starting from customer and architectural requirements, providing detailed mechanical, electrical, functional, and environmental specifications and requirements for all major subsystems, interfaces between subsystems, and external interfaces
  • Develop product requirements for manufacturability and engage with the manufacturing team to ensure the product can be effectively manufactured
  • Coordinate cross-functional design reviews and oversee the development of system and subsystem verification plans
  • Lead system integration activities during the prototype phase and oversee root cause resolution of specification and design defects
  • Collaborate effectively cross-functionally with FW, EE, ME, product management, program management, verification engineering and manufacturing engineering to ensure that the designed system meets all product and regulatory requirements and can be effectively verified, manufactured and tested
  • Assist with training the sales team, work directly with early customers, and provide technical support to the NPI team during the production ramp
  • Provide mentorship to other SE engineers as needed

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

  • Western Digital's continuous product innovation, such as the 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD, positions it as a leader in high-performance storage solutions.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, including a $500,000 investment in new space in San Jose, indicates robust growth and development opportunities.
  • Strategic investments from firms like Los Angeles Capital Management LLC reflect strong market confidence and financial stability.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive data storage market requires Western Digital to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The company's broad product portfolio may lead to challenges in maintaining quality and consistency across all offerings.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital's extensive product portfolio, including NAS, SAN, and hyper-converged infrastructure, caters to a wide range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs, unlike competitors who may focus on niche markets.
  • The company's focus on high-value storage solutions like the JetStor brand and all-flash arrays optimized for maximum I/O applications sets it apart in the data storage market.
  • Western Digital's commitment to innovation is evident in its recent launch of the world's largest 2TB 3D QLC flash memory chip, showcasing its technological leadership.

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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