Western Digital · 1 day ago
Early Career Talent - Software Engineering (Apps)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWestern Digital is a company focused on innovation in data storage technology. They are seeking an Early Career Talent in Software Engineering to design, develop, and support embedded software for Hard Disk Drives (HDD), collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing best practices in software development.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the design, development, and support of new or existing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) embedded software features
Design, implement, validate, and maintain embedded software components to support products using best-practice development methodologies
Design and develop test cases for embedded software features being implemented
Design, develop, and implement tools to improve embedded software debug/test capabilities and analytics
Participate in design meetings, test planning sessions, and code reviews
Collaborate with internal and cross functional teams to derive innovative quality solutions
Document the findings in bug tracking system, create and update web pages for sharing information, and create presentations for communication of ideas
Be self-motivated and work as part of a SAFe agile team to accomplish planned tasks
Qualification
Required
BS/MS students or Graduates with graduation dates between Dec 25 - May 26
Fluency with programming languages such as C/C++
Software testing background with experience developing automated test script and experience with test development, test plan creation, and developing automation software is strongly desired
Familiar with micro-processors and microcontrollers, knowledge of ARM a plus
Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded firmware
Clear understanding of basic Boolean logic, be familiar with C/C++ syntax
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong technical skills in area of study
Interest in HDD, semiconductor, components, nonvolatile memory industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Interest in data analysis
Preferred
Bonus (not required): knowledge/experience with interface bus analyzers, SATA/SAS, script languages such as Python and TCL
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.
Founded in 1970
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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