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 offers a range of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure, designed for efficient data management. Their products, such as all-flash arrays and JetStor NAS/SAN options, support high data throughput and multiple host ports for enhanced performance. Unlike many competitors, Western Digital combines extensive industry experience with a focus on high-value solutions for a diverse clientele, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to be a reliable partner by providing innovative and dependable data storage solutions.
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