Full-Time
System Design Engineer
SSD Memory Systems
Posted on 10/8/2024
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and services
Senior, Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Milpitas, CA, USA
- BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other related fields
- 5+ years of related experience in one or more of the following areas: software development, system integration, NVMe technology, NAND device, storage device design and testing, failure analysis, data analysis, testing infrastructure development
- Experience with Python highly preferred
- Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming
- Knowledge of C, JavaScript, GIT, GitHub, AGILE is highly valued
- Knowledge of recent Generative AI, Copilot, machine learning, and deep learning is highly valued
- Main responsibilities of the role focus on test environment development for maturing, validating, and qualifying memory systems on Western Digital’s enterprise SSD products
- Design and develop memory systems test platform software in Python and C, including classes, APIs, libraries, test programs, tools, and documentations.
- Design and develop test platform frontend user interface in JavaScript for test and tester configuration, management, and monitoring.
- Tester hardware bring-up, integration, and upgrade for new PCIe generations.
- Develop and manage data pipeline between our tests and company engineering databases.
- Collaborate with memory systems teams on test design feedback and improvement.
- Perform system failure analysis on test environment issues including tester hardware, test platform software and frontend.
- Basic understanding of SSD system level concepts
- Basic understanding of NAND management algorithms and testing methodologies
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