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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Test firmware using Python/C++/C# in multiple environments , for OptiNAND/eHDD (Enterprise Hard Disk Drive) products.
• Become the subject matter expert, owner of one or more components and provide technical leadership.
• Follow Agile methodologies in development.
• You'll be on a scrum team responsible for full stack  Test software development for enterprise products. This includes innovation, design, implementation of test, quality assurance software needed for our large and complex software environment.
• Deliver on cutting-edge storage products with interfaces like UFS, SAS, SATA, PCIe.
• Work with cross functional teams such as with Memory, Firmware and product line teams to develop, test and qualify flash storage products .
• Self-motivated to work both unsupervised and as part of an agile team. Collaborate to develop self and others within group. 
• Perform NAND flash storage based analysis and verification from product definition and planning through production and release
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and product/test engineering flow 
• Ensure product meets the Quality specifications of the product and be the focal point for all quality issues.
• Plan, implement and manage compliance of quality standards. 
• Performs reviews with all the program members, make analysis of qualification reports in order to update or changes quality standards when necessary 
• Understand the technical details of all issues and proposed changes to the products 
• Provide regular updates to the quality management team on all the program activities. 

Required:

• Bachelors with 3+ years experience in software quality development.
• Hands on experience in Python/C++/C# object oriented programming skills. 
• The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment. 
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. 
• Self-motivated, self-directed and ability to work well with people. 
• Proven experience as a software designer and/or software lead.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies, complex code and developing system, architecture view. 
• Strong aptitude and penchant for problem solving, and complexity analysis skills.
• You are comfortable and enjoy working with dynamic and ever evolving environments.
• Technical mindset with great attention to detail and an ever positive, can-do attitude.
• Demonstrate use of out-of-box thinking for creative solutions to highly sticky problems.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication and are an effective
  collaborator.
• You'll be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys a challenge and celebrates success.

Preferred

• Familiarity with embedded systems.
• Working Knowledge of any NAND product is a plus.
• Low level firmware/software debug skills and any storage protocols [SAS, SATA, UFS, NVMe] are a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in use of Thermal Chambers and characterization, bus analysers, JTAG, emulators and other firmware debugging tools. 

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.

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