Senior Engineer – SIT Lab; Customer Validation

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’re doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™ and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

• Lead the verification of compatibility between Western Digital storage drives and enterprise customer systems, serving as a technical owner on qualification status and readiness decisions
• Work closely and proactively with development engineering and customer technical support to ensure product design quality, driving cross-functional alignment and advocating for resolution of systemic issues that impact customer satisfaction
• Independently configure complex multi-drive systems for test, then expertly monitor, analyze, and interpret drive logs, system logs, and bus signals to assess test status, identify trends, and elevate risk appropriately
• Isolate, analyze, and document test failures with depth and precision, conducting root cause analysis and influencing corrective action across engineering teams
• Architect, develop, and maintain test scripts and automation frameworks that improve team efficiency, reduce manual effort, and scale across multiple programs and platforms
• Create test schedules, write clear and concise reports, and confidently communicate written and verbal status to stakeholders — including customers, management, and cross-functional partners at varying technical levels
• Mentor junior engineers and co-ops, sharing technical expertise and best practices to elevate overall team capability
• Proactively identify gaps in test coverage, lab processes, or tooling and drive improvements without waiting to be directed

• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
• 3+ years of related professional experience systems integration test development, with demonstrated growth in scope and technical ownership
• Deep, hands‑on experience validating complex enterprise computer systems, including multi-device configurations
• Exceptional organization and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and shifting priorities
• Proven ability to perform detailed failure analysis and independently lead investigations into complex system hardware and software issues with minimal guidance
• Strong and polished verbal and written communication, with the ability to tailor messaging to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Application-level scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl, etc.), including development of reusable frameworks or parsers used across programs
• Strong working knowledge of storage…