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.

Responsibilities:

• Drive and Own the Pre-SI/Sillicon Validation FW development,Low level Driver and HAL design  and implementation for Multiple IP blocks keeping in perspective both HW Validation and Product FW needs in mind.
• Own the SOC Validation Strategy for multiple IP blocks
• Develop the Validation Plan for M-PHY, Sub-system and End to End Flows
• Participate the M-PHY Compliance Validation
• Develop and port drivers and test Firmware for  UFS/SATA/DDR/Security IP blocks.
• Debug failures and perform root cause analysis with JTAG Debuggers, ICE, Scopes, Logic Analyzers in both pre and Post-Si environments
• Bring-up the FW in Pre-Si environment
• Develop/execute/debug test cases in Pre-Sillicon Validation on Palladium/Veloce/Zebu, FPGA and in-house emulators.
• Collaborate with HW and FW teams.
• Mentor Junior engineers.
• Working closely with different teams within organization and tracking bugs to closure
• Be involved in SOC bring-up and Post Si Validation
• Take the team across new initiative such as early validation on end customer platforms
• Document and Package the drivers as an IP that can be used by other teams.

Experience Required:

• 8-14 years of hands-on experience with ASIC Validation, low level driver development and RTOS, C, Embedded Systems.
• Good understanding of SOC internal architecture and concepts.
• Candidate should have experience in drafting the Validation plan at both an IP level and System level.

• In-depth working knowledge of  UFS or SATA or SAS or PCIe architecture would be good to have.
• Candidate should be familiar with using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers.
• Hands-on experience of using JTAG debuggers and In circuit Emulators such as Green Hills, D-STREAM, Keil  etc.
• Hands-on experience in executing and debugging in Pre-Si emulation platforms like Palladium, Veloce, FPGA, Simulation environments would be as added advantage
• Expert in writing optimized FW using underlying HW capabilities to the fullest
• Some experience with Android Mobile platforms would be a real plus

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact across teams and geographies
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Team player who provides appropriate feedback to management & team members
• Self-motivated individual who impacts the direction of the company & organization
• Demonstrated Leadership skills in at least one endeavor
• Ability to Guide and mentor Junior Engineers.
• Ability to operate in a fast-past environment while creating an environment where teammates  feel appreciated & feel recognized for their contributions

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 [email protected] 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.