Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps)

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Software Development Engineering (Apps)
  • Work Location: Helios Office (IBH)--LOC_WDT_IBH

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

  • Design, develop and/or re-engineer complex application components, and integrate software packages, programs and reusable objects residing on multiple platforms
  • Develop and maintain web applications using Angular on the frontend and NodeJS/C# .NET Core/Python/SQL on the backend
  • Be responsible for maintenance and improvement of critical internal applications
  • Perform application development based on Agile methodologies & participate in requirements user story analysis, design and execution
  • Conduct appropriate unit and module testing; detect, report, investigate and fix defects in the application (production support)
  • Continually focus on improving the application
  • Work effectively in collaboration with other team members, partners and other support functions when required
  • Develop back-end processes and APIs required by front-end applications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with Design Thinking methods to understand personas and develop great user design
  • Demonstrated ability to operate within short release cycles
  • Experience using modern collaboration tools in a highly-resposive environment
  • Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes

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.

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