Technologist, Software Development Engineering; Apps

Technologist, Software Development Engineering (Apps)

At Western Digital, we empower global innovation by pushing the boundaries of technology. As a Technologist in Software Development Engineering (Apps), you will develop embedded firmware for disk drives, lead cross‑functional teams and deliver complex algorithmic solutions.

• 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
• 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, generate alternatives and recommend 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
• Document 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
• Identify problems with multiple variables, identifying risks, generating alternatives and recommending and implementing solutions

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and 10+ years of experience.

• 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, generate alternatives and recommend 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…