Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering

Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering

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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Computer Hardware Manufacturing

• Western Digital High Volume Back End Hard Disk Drive Manufacturing is an industry recognized leading process thanks to the high level of automation and efficiency for maximized throughput.
• The successful candidate will join the BE Manufacturing Code Development Staging and Architecture team to work with a team of highly qualified software and firmware architects and engineers to develop a common flexible and abstracted platform across both Enterprise and Client space.
• The candidate will participate in the design and implementation of Host Application software as well as Manufacturing Firmware features using advanced development environment and tools based on C++ and Python/TCL/Perl scripts. This project exposes the team to Machine Learning, Secure Drive technology and a number of other advanced techniques.
• The significant positive financial impact and improved factory efficiency will be a great reward.
• The candidate should have good working knowledge of S/W / F/W Object Oriented Embedded programming and System Interlock design.
• Knowledge of the SAFe Development process, specifically as a Product Owner or Scrum Master, and strong verbal/written communication/team player skills are advantages.
• This position requires significant experience in leading projects, develop requirements and drive project from development to deployment while working with cross‑functional teams.
• Domestic or international travel may be required.
• Good team player with very good oral and written communication skills.
• Require robust ability to perform problem analysis and speedy resolution using systematic methodology with a high level of efficiency.
• Familiar with SAFe Software and Firmware Development Process. Experience in the role of Product Owner or Scrum Master is highly desired.
• Good attitude towards the application of the Software / Firmware Development cycle in the design of Manufacturing Host Application and Firmware.
• Ability to organize tasks and deliverables efficiently as appropriate to each assigned project.
• Ability to develop validation / test plan and foresee test points needs ahead of feature design.
• Exposure and familiarity with multiple Code Management systems including SVN, GIT/GERRIT/JENKINS.

• 6+ years’ experience with embedded systems with focus on high‑quality Software and Firmware design and implementation with effective problem‑solving ability.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related field. Experience programming embedded microcontrollers in C/C++ and assembly.

• Hand‑on experience of script programming such as TCL, Python, and Perl scripts.
• Hand‑on experience using hardware debug instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and bus analyzers.
• Ability to work on firmware projects alone or partnered with team members. Collaboration to promote success for both individual and others is necessary.

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education, qualifications, certifications, and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York, or remote jobs that can be performed in those states.
• If your position is non‑exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift you are assigned to.
• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales…