Principal Engineer, Development Engineering - SIT Lab

Company Description

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’ve been 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™, San Disk® 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.

• Verify the compatibility of Western Digital storage drives in enterprise customer systems
• Create test schedules, write reports, and communicate written and verbal status to stakeholders
• Work closely with development engineering and customer technical support to ensure the quality of the product's design and to verify that the product works flawlessly in the customer's systems
• Configure systems for test, then monitor and analyze drive logs, system logs, bus signals, etc. to determine test status
• Isolate, analyze, and document test failures as they occur
• Develop and maintain test scripts and automation

• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 10+ years of related professional experience
• 10+ years of experience managing projects
• Experience validating complex computer systems in a hands‑on environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed failure analysis and independently investigate system hardware and software issues
• Experience with storage interface protocols (SAS / SATA)
• Customer facing experience

• Application‑level programming (Java, C++, C#, etc.)
• Application‑level scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl, etc.)
• Experience installing and operating Windows and Linux server storage systems
• Ability to speak about complex technical topics with customers and stakeholders
• Industry specification knowledge

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, civil air patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.

Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring…