Full-Time

Principle Engineer

Systems Design Engineering

Updated on 12/20/2024

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and devices

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Irvine, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Requirements
  • Hands-on experience in Firmware and ASIC-design Subgroups
  • SoC architectural level understanding
  • Strong working knowledge of PCIe standards and good understanding of processor architecture like ARM/ARC or similar
  • Debug skills using lab equipment like high-speed PCIE protocol analyzer and oscilloscopes
  • Hands-on experience with firmware and/or hardware Design
  • Ability to write/debug firmware with C/C++, Python
  • Hardware experience with NVME, DDR and/or Power Supplies
Responsibilities
  • As a Design Engineer in the Enterprise SSD System Design and Architecture Group you will design and implement system requirements for SSD products, based on PCIe/NVMe protocols.
  • Lead product development role from Inception to High Volume manufacturing.
  • Activities include setting up and enhancing the PCIe validation test environment, creating test plans, developing and executing these.
  • Collaborates with Firmware and ASIC engineers to explore performance and power trade-offs upon different use-cases and system conditions.
  • Determines specs and working parameters for ASIC / FW compatibility.
  • Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of the overall system. Identifies, analyzes and resolves product deficiencies.
  • Analysis of new technologies, and drive of design decisions based on both empirical and theoretical data.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.

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

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
  • Expansion in gaming industry boosts demand for advanced storage solutions.
  • Investor confidence suggests high returns for Western Digital stock in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Seagate's HAMR technology may surpass Western Digital's ePMR advancements.
  • Market saturation in high-capacity HDDs with competitors like Toshiba advancing.
  • Rapid SSD and NVMe advancements could outpace Western Digital's offerings.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital leads with 32TB HDDs using ePMR technology.
  • The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
  • Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target gamers and professionals.

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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