Full-Time
Principal Engineer
Firmware engineering
Posted on 2/22/2025
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and devices
Senior, Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
You match the following Western Digital's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- BS or MS degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
- Strong programming experience and demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ for RTOS embedded systems
- Ability to analyze complex firmware & hardware issues
- Strong debugging skills using kernel mode debuggers and electrical circuit test equipment such as logic analyzers and bus analyzers
- Knowledge of software design, real-time operating systems, and hardware-software interfaces
- In-depth storage protocol experience including SAS, SCSI, PCIe, and NVMe, and NVMeoF
- Knowledge of BIOS and BMC firmware stacks
- Ability to read electrical specifications, identify potential issues/high risk areas, and recommend solutions
- Design and develop firmware for new and existing enterprise class storage enclosure products using C and C++
- Debug and implement solutions to complex storage and networking issues
- Generate firmware requirements and specifications for enterprise class storage enclosure products
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including FW, EE, ME, and Manufacturing during all phases of product development
- Design and develop debug infrastructure for enabling quick diagnosis of failures
- Design and develop applications to collect and analyze diagnostic data, debug logs and event data
- Develop unit and system firmware tests to ensure quality in both emulated and hardware environments
- Review system and board level specifications to ensure all FW features, verification, and diagnostic requirements are feasible and properly incorporated
- Develop processes to identify embedded system design issues early in the product development lifecycle
- Create Diagnostics and Built in Self-Test (BIST) software tools
- Drive issue resolution and product stability to enable predictable and high quality product development
- Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving and innovation
- Meets goals with little direction and supervision
- Strong team player, effective communication skills, and highly motivated
- Knowledge of agile development and self-managed development teams from design to production
Western Digital offers a range of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure, aimed at helping businesses manage and store data efficiently. Their products, such as all-flash arrays and JetStor NAS and SAN arrays, are designed for high performance and support multiple host ports for better data throughput. Unlike many competitors, Western Digital serves a diverse clientele, from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, and also provides support and maintenance services. The company's goal is to be a reliable partner for businesses by delivering effective storage solutions that meet their varied needs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$927.9M
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for AI-driven storage boosts Western Digital's market expansion opportunities.
- New 32TB HDDs position Western Digital as a leader in enterprise storage solutions.
- Focus on gaming and creative markets could capture rapidly growing consumer segments.
What critics are saying
- Seagate's HAMR technology may challenge Western Digital's market share in high-capacity storage.
- Shift towards SSDs could impact Western Digital's focus on high-capacity HDDs.
- Continuous R&D investment is necessary to keep pace with rapid industry innovation.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital leads with innovative ePMR and UltraSMR technologies for high-capacity storage.
- The company offers diverse solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud infrastructures.
- Western Digital's SanDisk brand is renowned for high-speed, portable storage solutions.
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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
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