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Senior Hardware Design Engineer

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Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Mid, Senior

Irvine, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in CE, EE, or 3-5 years in related technical field
  • Extensive experience in RTL designing, pre-silicon and post-silicon bring-up and debugging
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for analyzing the Hardware threat surfaces and vectors for the Security Enclave and SOCs. You will define and implement the mitigation plans for the threats. You will participate in Hardware Security Policy definition for an embedded device related to data storage.
  • Evaluate the emerging Security Hardware technologies and include them in the roadmap.
  • Architect, design, and prototype product agnostic platform with Secure Enclave capable of enabling next-generation security solutions for the products with the emphasis on the Security Processor and scalable Secure interface.
  • Responsible for implementing the latest in the security functionalities such as Cryptographic Algorithms, Entropy Generation, Secret Management, Access Control Management, Integrity and Authenticity enforcement.
  • Participate in code, verification plan, and validation plan review of RTL, ROM, and Firmware. You will define a framework for hardware development process to detect and prevent potential security issues during early development and also architect and design hardware vulnerability test bed for side-channel attacks.
  • Participate in cross-functional hardware architecture, design and review meetings representing security to help guard security and will also provide guidance to platform hardware engineers for seamless integration of Secure Enclave.
  • Participate in research group discussions related to security advances in academia. You will research Secure and Performant implementation of the Cryptographic Algorithms using advanced Modeling Framework.
  • Responsible for mentoring engineers for Secure Enclave RTL development, verification, and integration.

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 instance, 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 not only sells storage devices but also provides support and maintenance services, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. The goal of Western Digital is to be a trusted partner for businesses by delivering high-value storage solutions that meet their diverse data management needs.

Company Stage

M&A

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.

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