Full-Time
Emulation Engineer
Posted on 11/30/2024
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and devices
Senior, Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Longmont, CO, USA
- BS in Electrical, or Computer Engineering
- 5-15 years of experience working in or around pre-silicon development
- Expertise with Emulation speed bridges
- Expertise with Cadence, Siemens and/or Synopsys emulators
- Expertise with emulators and how to debug system level problems
- Familiarity with IP blackbox implementation in emulation environment
- Familiarity with Host interfaces, ex. PCIe, UFS, USB, SD
- Familiarity with peripheral interfaces, ex. UART, JTAG, I2C, HSSTP, etc.
- Experience working in Linux and Windows environments
- Expertise in tcl
- Emulation development working in cross-functional teams: There are dedicated engineers for development, but knowing how to optimize hardware in a large deployment
- Understanding of FW development process and how that intersects with ASIC development and FPGA design
- Support external host and peripheral interface integration into ASIC emulation environment
- Develop scripts and automation to support ASIC emulation and simulation
- Work cross functionally with platform users to debug emulation issues
- Be able to explain, document & share creative solutions to difficult problems
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
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