Full-Time
Technologist
Test Engineering, Sas/ Sata, Storage Platform Test, Servers/ Array, Automation
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Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and services
No salary listed
Expert
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- 14+ years’ experience of Server / Storage QA automation & testing with SSDs, firmware and storage subsystems
- Excellent knowledge of Storage Servers, Storage Arrays – JBOD, JBOFs, NAS, SAN
- In-depth working knowledge of SAS, SCSI, PCIe protocols
- Working knowledge on SSD and debugging skills is a plus
- Understand Hardware and Software interaction
- Working knowledge on SAS/PCIe analyzers is a plus
- Install and configure various hardware and software components
- Perform bug verification and drive issues to resolution
- White box testing knowledge is a plus
- Security/Pen Testing knowledge is a plus
- Solid working knowledge of operating systems: Windows / Linux including trouble shooting issues/problems with those systems
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated and Self-driven
- Your primary responsibility will be on Enterprise product validation for Western Digital SAS/NVMe/NVMe-oF storage enclosures/servers
- Interact with engineers within the team and across other teams in the company and coordinate testing activities
- To be able to deliver a quality product by performing all the necessary QA job functions
- Contribute majorly towards automating the test plan and delivering the test framework
- Debug firmware and hardware issues with SSD/HDD, storage products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for company products
- Produce deliverables by developing, modifying, and executing firmware test plans
- Consult with development engineers in resolution of problems
- Troubleshoot/isolate issues to root cause, down to the right component in the test ecosystem
- Working knowledge on SSD and debugging skills is a plus
- Working knowledge on SAS/PCIe analyzers is a plus
- White box testing knowledge is a plus
- Security/Pen Testing knowledge is a plus
Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud services, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently, catering to clients ranging from large corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises. Western Digital's offerings include all-flash arrays that optimize performance for high data throughput applications and the JetStor brand, which is known for its cost-effective NAS and SAN solutions. Unlike many competitors, Western Digital emphasizes a broad product portfolio that supports clustered environments and parallel path performance, making it suitable for businesses with demanding data needs. The company's goal is to provide reliable and innovative storage solutions that enhance data management for clients across various industries.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rising demand for high-capacity storage solutions boosts Western Digital's market potential.
- The appointment of Ahmed Shihab as Chief Product Officer may enhance product development.
- Separation from Sandisk allows Western Digital to focus on core competencies and innovation.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from Seagate Technology threatens Western Digital's market share.
- The rise of SSDs over HDDs could impact Western Digital's traditional sales.
- Potential supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions may affect production.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital offers high-capacity storage solutions like the 26TB WD Red Pro NAS drives.
- The company is recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the seventh time.
- Western Digital's product portfolio includes innovative solutions like the C50 Expansion Card for Xbox.
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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
Company News
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Western Digital (Nasdaq: WDC) announced today that it has hired Ahmed Shihab as Chief Product Officer.
Western Digital launches 26 TB drive for NAS alongside 208 TB DAS.
Western Digital has introduced its highest-capacity hard disk drive for network-attached storage (NAS) systems - the WD Red Pro 26TB - and several direct-attached storage (DAS) systems aimed at creative professionals.
Western Digital has also unveiled higher capacities across its Professional products, such as their enterprise grade Ultrastar 7200 RPM HDDs.
Western Digital launches massive 26TB drives for pros & NAS users.