Principal Engineer

Company DescriptionAt 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 weve 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 worlds biggest companies and public cloud Western Digital is fueling a brighter smarter future Binge-watch any shows use social media or shop online lately Youll 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 Thats 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 xc2 xae G-Technology SanDisk xc2 xae and WD xc2 xae brands Todays exceptional challenges require your unique skills Its You Western Digital Together were the next BIG thing in data We are seeking a Principal Engineer to be part of firmware development of a wide variety of advanced next-generation high performance Solid state drives You will have demonstrated leadership ability executing complex programs and an understanding of the who what and how of system development You will have strong skills and experience in the storage industry including familiarization with embedded storage processors and storage protocols This is a high-impact high visibility opportunity for the right individual with superior technical skills good project management abilities and an enthusiasm for success ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and develop firmware for solid state drive SSD products using C and C Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams during all phases of product development Design and develop debug infrastructure for enabling quick diagnosis of failures Design and develop applications to collect and analyze diagnostic data debug logs and event data Review system and board level specifications to ensure all FW features verification and diagnostic requirements are feasible and properly incorporated Develop processes to identify embedded system design issues early in the product development lifecycle Drive issue resolution and product stability to enable predictable and high quality product development Provide mentorship to junior engineers as needed QualificationsQualifications BE or ME M Tech degree in Computer Electronics Electrical IT Engineering or related field 10 years of experience in embedded firmware development Strong programming experience and demonstrated proficiency in C C for RTOS embedded systems Knowledge of NAND flash and or other non-volatile storage technologies Ability to analyze complex firmware hardware issues Strong debugging skills using equipment such as logic analyzers and Protocol analyzers Knowledge of software design real-time operating systems and hardware-software interfaces In-depth storage protocol experience including PCIe NVMe Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving and innovation Strong team player effective communication skills and highly motivated Knowledge of agile development and self-managed development teams from design to production Additional InformationWestern 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 process Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying