Full-Time
Technologist
Optical Design Engineer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and services
Mid, Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Jose, CA, USA
- Minimum of Ph.D degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.
- Industrial experience is desired but not required.
- The candidate should have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: modeling of planar lightwave circuits, which includes waveguide, mode converter, and/or grating couplers; modeling of plasmonic devices; and design of optical characterization tools for optical devices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a project in research and/or advanced development is desirable.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment are essential.
- design of the optical system, including a planar waveguide, a mode converter, a laser diode, and a near-field transducer;
- characterization of the optical system;
- initiating and developing intellectual property;
- publishing and presenting scientific results at conferences.
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, making them suitable for environments that require fast data processing. Western Digital stands out from competitors by offering a diverse range of products that cater to both large enterprises and smaller businesses, ensuring that they can meet the needs of various clients. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner in the data storage industry by delivering high-value solutions that enhance data management for businesses of all sizes.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$927.9M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- High demand for storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
- Growing gaming industry boosts demand for advanced storage solutions.
- Potential high returns on Western Digital stocks in 2024.
What critics are saying
- Seagate's HAMR technology may surpass Western Digital's ePMR in efficiency.
- Market saturation in high-capacity HDDs due to competition from Toshiba.
- Rapid tech advancements could render Western Digital's products obsolete.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital leads with 32TB HDDs using ePMR technology.
- The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
- Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands cater to gamers and professionals.
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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