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Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Storage Engineer in QA with a good foundation in networking to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in storage interoperability validation, implementation, and management, as well as a deep understanding of storage related to NVMe, NVMeOF and networking paradigms of TCP and RoCE . This role requires a collaborative mindset to work closely with cross-functional teams and ensure our storage systems are both performant and secure.

Detailed Description:

• Advance experience of Storage QA which should involve validation activities of firmware and storage subsystems, including automation.
• Knowledge of Storage Servers, Storage Arrays – JBOD, JBOFs, NAS, SAN validation.
• In-depth working knowledge of SAS, SCSI, PCIe protocols. Trace Analysis  of SAS/Ethernet/PCIe is a big plus.
• Working knowledge on SSD and debugging skills is a plus.
• Solid working knowledge of operating systems: Windows / Linux including trouble shooting issues/problems with those systems
• Understand Hardware and Software interaction
• Install and configure various hardware and software components
• Perform bug verification and drive issues to resolution
• White box testing knowledge is a plus
• Understand Software development Life Cycle
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and Self-driven
• Experience with the below will be a huge bonus :

Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Download

Data in Flight Encryption

1. IPsec, in Transport and Tunnel mode
2. Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3

• B.E / B.Tech /M.E/M.Tech - E.C.E/CSE/IT 
• Advance experience experience in the field of storage/networking/server domain with strong fundamentals. 

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WD 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.

WD 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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