Full-Time
Technologist
Hardware Development Engineering
Posted on 1/14/2025
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and services
Senior, Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Jose, CA, USA
- Ph.D +6 years., MS +8 years or BS +10 years of experience with degree in Physics, Materials Science, ECE or related field
- 3-5 years of prior experience in disk drive industry is highly desired
- Experience with statistical data analysis and Design of Experiment (DOE) is required
- Strong research background in Magnetic thin film media, thin film synthesis, magnetic material properties, advanced characterization, and knowledge of magnetic recording
- Applies advanced technical expertise to manage complex programs
- Contributes to and help shape company’s technical and business strategy
- Helps develop and implement innovative solutions for complex, specialized technical issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Responsible for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) media development and technology roadmap for future generation HDD products. Oversee the integration of the new technologies into the new product designs
- Work with cross-functional groups on qualifying new media designs into products
- Lead efforts on enabling technologies for next generation thin film media through identification of new magnetic materials, under layer structures, processes and methods
- Work with equipment development group on identifying sputter tool components and configurations needed for advanced media manufacturing and qualify processes using these components
- Establish close collaboration with peers and must exercise creativity to enable progress in advanced magnetic media 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
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