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Western Digital · 2 hours ago

Senior Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps)

positionIrvine, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date2+ years exp

Western Digital is a company focused on powering global innovation and pushing technological boundaries. They are seeking a Senior Engineer in Software Development Engineering to work with micro-processors, real time operating systems, and embedded firmware, ensuring the development of cutting-edge storage solutions.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

C/C++ developmentMicro-processors knowledgeReal-time operating systemsTechnical skillsInterest in HDD industryMicrosoft Office proficiencyWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's or Masters of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and 2+ years related experience
Minimum of 3.0 GPA cumulative
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong technical skills in area of study
Interest in HDD, flash, semiconductor, components, nonvolatile memory industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Strong C/C++ development skills
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

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

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Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
dateFounded in 1970
location
Milpitas, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.westerndigital.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$901.37M
2023-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.37M
2023-01-31Post Ipo Equity· $900M
2015-09-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Sesh Tirumala
SVP, CIO
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Alvin B. Phillips
Founder

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