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Western Digital · 21 hours ago

Technologist, Software Development Engineering (Apps)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Western Digital is a leader in data storage solutions, committed to powering global innovation. The role of Technologist, Software Development Engineering involves developing embedded firmware for disk drives and solving complex technical problems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Big DataComputerHardwareManufacturingSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Familiar with micro-processors and microcontrollers, knowledge of ARM a plus

Familiarity with real time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded firmware

Good verbal and written communication skills

Clear understanding of basic Boolean logic, be familiar with C/C++ syntax

Being able to multi-task and handle more than one project simultaneously

Demonstrate leadership skill by guiding and supporting colleagues to achieve targeted goals and desired outcomes

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Interest in HDD, semiconductor, components, nonvolatile memory industry

Strong C/C++ development skills

Perform new firmware and customer features from the design, development, integration, trouble-shooting to customer deployment

Work on a variety of difficult and complex technical problems of moderate scope with little guidance

Apply discretion and independent decision-making in matters of critical importance to the company, such as in evaluating and interpreting the significance of technical or scientific data

Identify problems, generates alternatives and recommends solutions to difficult technical problems

Develop technical methodologies and provide essential input on technical strategy

Participate and provide input in critical requirements review, code reviews and design reviews as well as cross functional meetings with management in order to resolve development issues

Participate and contribute in a cross-functional team as firmware representative

Responsible for delivery of complex level algorithms with little guidance

Perform failure analysis and debugging failures

Develop embedded firmware for disk drives, as well as write technical documents

Perform feature design and implementation as well as customer design review calls

Determine root cause for disk drives that have failed for apparent firmware related issues

Investigate and solve complex customer and factory issues

Develop and validate solutions for issues related to disk drive firmware

Documents technical findings of engineering analyses and investigations

Implement and validate new firmware features for disk drives

Create design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development

Prepare and deliver presentations for internal meetings; and

Identify problems with multiple variables, identifying risks, generating alternatives, and recommending and implementing solutions

Qualification

C/C++ developmentEmbedded firmwareMicro-processors knowledgeReal time operating systemsMulti-taskingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's or Masters of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and 10+ years of experience