Staff Engineer, Firmware Verification Engineering

5 months ago


Bengaluru, India Western Digital Full time

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, SanDisk 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.

Job Description

A candidate in this position shall be responsible for the below functions but not limited to the following

Architect Firmware Validation framework for NVMe SSD Products
Architect, Develops and delivers the firmware verification tests for various firmware features in SSD products
Identify future validation strategies including defining validation infrastructure and validation methodologies
Work with customer facing team to understand field bugs and lead the team to enhance the validation coverage
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies and identify validation framework / automation enhancements
Enabling team of engineers to technically scale on SSD product / NAND features by mentoring and guiding wherever needed
Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
Self-motivated and self-directed; must have demonstrated ability to work well with people

Good to have:

Experience/Knowledge in Storage concepts(SAN,DAS,NAS), RAID, Networking concepts
Experience/Knowledge on any of the mobile platform storage devices and its protocol testing
Experience in Automation frameworks
Experience/Knowledge on Various Tools used in storage domain
Experience working with Windows/Ubuntu Linux, and VMware Experience
Experience in C/C++ Programming, Scripting

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Engineering in EE/EC/CS
Knowledge of NAND flash and/or other non-volatile storage technologies
Knowledge of Firmware Architecture and experience in USB/SD/SATA/NVMe/PCIe protocols
Experience in a hardware testing/software testing validation lab for Solid State Drive (SSD) or Embedded industry segments 
Possess experience in Software quality(SQA) methodologies and practices, Software development Life Cycle
Experience in doing failure analysis with respect to reproducing and root causing the issues
Knowledge of IO tools, Protocol analyzers, Debugging tools for Embedded Systems
Knowledge of Embedded system architecture
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, reporting and tracking bugs
Automation experience in python scripting language
Self-learner, excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills
Relevant 5+ years of SSD experience

Additional Information

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 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.



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