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.

In this position, you will drive the development of the next-generation solid-state drive products. You will be responsible for delivering subsystem specifications and test specs. Your primary role will be to determine the most optimal solution considering technical, cost, and schedule tradeoffs. This role requires close collaboration with ASIC, HW, Firmware, and Validation teams to navigate technical challenges and identify the most beneficial solutions. 

• Understand customer specifications and drive design changes to meet them.
• Deliver product design specification documents and test objectives.
• Align the development and validation process with cross-functional teams.
• Represent the team in the product development forum.
• Create internal and external specifications, stay current with technology trends and roadmaps.
• Mentor engineers inside and outside the team.
• Learn constantly, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of problem-solving.
• Apply critical thinking to the results/data of competitive analysis and provide guidance for product development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including ASIC, Firmware, and Validation, to ensure seamless product development.
• Foster innovation and contribute to the development of SSD products that will achieve widespread market presence.

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.