Western Digital Principal Engineer Firmware engineering 

United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs 

121691663

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

We are seeking a world-class Firmware Engineer to work on a wide variety of advanced next-generation high performance storage system enclosures for the OEM and data center marketplace. You will have demonstrated ability to execute complex projects and an understanding of the who, what and how of system development. You will have strong skills and experience in the computer server and storage industry including familiarization with embedded storage processors, storage protocols, and servers. 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 new and existing enterprise class storage enclosure products using C and C++
• Debug and implement solutions to complex storage and networking issues
• Generate firmware requirements and specifications for enterprise class storage enclosure products
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including FW, EE, ME, and Manufacturing 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
• Develop unit and system firmware tests to ensure quality in both emulated and hardware environments
• 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
• Create Diagnostics and Built in Self-Test (BIST) software tools
• Drive issue resolution and product stability to enable predictable and high quality product development

REQUIRED

• BS or MS degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
• Strong programming experience and demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ for RTOS embedded systems
• Ability to analyze complex firmware & hardware issues
• Strong debugging skills using kernel mode debuggers and electrical circuit test equipment such as logic analyzers and bus analyzers
• Knowledge of software design, real-time operating systems, and hardware-software interfaces
• In-depth storage protocol experience including SAS, SCSI, PCIe, and NVMe, and NVMeoF
• Knowledge of BIOS and BMC firmware stacks
• Ability to read electrical specifications, identify potential issues/high risk areas, and recommend solutions

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving and innovation
• Meets goals with little direction and supervision
• Strong team player, effective communication skills, and highly motivated
• Knowledge of agile development and self-managed development teams from design to production

Compensation & Benefits Details

• 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 California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.