Staff Engineer, Firmware Development

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Test Engineering
  • Work Location: Penang SDSM Office--LOC_SNDK_Seberang Perai Office

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

  • Firmware Development Engineer role to design and develop test platform solutions and their integration in production.
  • Define and develop electrical validation requirements and electrical test coverages of Flash memory systems Package/Board Design.
  • Responsible for SSD hardware and Firmware failure analysis and debugging.
  • Develop and modify source code for releasing debug firmware based on FA requirements.
  • Device driver development.
  • Work with cross functional teams on SSD HW design and schematics to standardize test points for test purpose.
  • Collaborate with development and process teams to identify opportunity for Yield Improvement, Test time reduction and cost optimizations. 
  • Provide prototyping, proof of concept and design for new projects.
  • Responsible for NPI engineering from design stage to high volume manufacturing.
  • Work with Global product teams to bring new products to market
  • Drive towards innovation by contributing to whitepapers and disclosures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's/master's degree in Computer Science/Electronics Engineering
  • 3-5 years of Firmware development experience.
  • Experience in failure analysis and debugging of Hardware /Firmware issues
  • Able to read PCB schematics and understand HW design.
  • Extremely Proficient in C/ C++ ,  Python or any other programming language.
  • Good understanding of NAND and flash technology is a plus.
  • Familiar with Visual Studio, Source insight
  • Exposure to any of the statistical tools like Spotfire or Minitab.
  • Familiar with lab equipment including high speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzer, power analyzer etc.
  • Communication Protocol experience: I2C, SPI, UART, PCIE and USB desirable

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 [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.

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.

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