Western Digital · 1 day ago
Staff Engineer, Software Development Apps
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
4+ years expWestern Digital is a company focused on powering global innovation through technology. They are seeking a Principal Engineer, Software Development Apps to lead the design and development of advanced software applications, ensuring technical excellence and innovation within the organization.
Big DataComputerHardwareManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Design scalable, high-performance software solutions for manufacturing tools
Provide technical mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement cross-functional features
Participate in the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and frameworks to enhance our manufacturing capabilities
Establish best practices for software development, including coding standards, testing methodologies, and CI/CD processes
Drive continuous improvement in software quality, performance, and scalability
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables
Participate in technical decision-making at the organizational level, influencing strategic technology choices
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending innovative solutions to complex problems
Contribute to the company's intellectual property through patents and technical publications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
4+ years of experience in relevant software development, with at least 2 years in a more senior technical role
Proven track record of designing and delivering medium-scale software projects
Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, web service design
Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture
Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Demonstrated proficiency in performance optimization and scalability design for high-traffic applications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Deep knowledge of web application development, and enterprise software solutions
Exposure to project management and experience in driving technical initiatives
Benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident and disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
Tuition reimbursement
Transit
The Applause Program
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$901.37M2023-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.37M
2023-01-31Post Ipo Equity· $900M
2015-09-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Sesh Tirumala
SVP, CIO
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Alvin B. Phillips
Founder
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