Full-Time
Technologist
Systems Design Engineering, Nand/SSD
Posted on 1/17/2025
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and devices
Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Milpitas, CA, USA
You match the following Western Digital's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- BS in Electrical or Computer engineering
- 8+ years of related experience in one or more of the following areas: 3D NAND device/design, SSD testing, NAND/SSD Failure Analysis, information theory and ECC development
- Experience coding in one or more of the following languages: Python or C++. Bash scripting as well
- Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work both with a global team and individually
- Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
- System Design & Firmware feature development for enterprise SSD products
- System/component level testing & validation on test platforms including drive-level testing
- Supporting component and drive-level FA effort
- Review of product specifications, provide cost/performance competitive NAND memory solution, and generate comprehensive report with bold and justified conclusion
- Masters/PhDs preferred
- NAND device/design experience is highly preferred
- Knowledge of hardware design and validation will be a plus
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 solutions driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
- Western Digital's new product lines address the increasing popularity of gaming and content creation.
- The launch of 32TB UltraSMR and 26TB ePMR CMR HDDs offers a competitive edge.
What critics are saying
- Seagate's 32TB HDD with HAMR technology could overshadow Western Digital's similar product.
- Toshiba's advancements in HAMR and MAMR technologies may pressure Western Digital.
- Intensifying competition in high-capacity storage could lead to price wars and reduced margins.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital offers the world's fastest 2TB microSD UHS-I Card.
- The company specializes in energy-assisted perpendicular magnetic recording (ePMR) technology.
- Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers.
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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