Senior Engineer, Development Engineering

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test and TDD (Test Driven Development).
• Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python.
• Deliver cutting-edge storage products with SAS, SATA, PCIE interfaces.
• Collaborate and design solutions for the challenging yet unique problems across hardware and software platforms, including servers, RAID, and various operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Participate in the technical investigations from problem statement to conclusion.
• Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 0-2 years of experience in relevant field or embedded firmware experience. Welcome new graduate

PREFERRED:

• Experience or understanding of software development cycle would be an added advantage
• Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems and RTOS desired.
• Knowledge in SAS, SATA and PCIE interface is a plus.
• Experience in the use of bus analyzers, emulators and other firmware debugging tools is a plus. Comfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment.
• Be fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys challenges and celebrates successes.
• Possess data analytics skillset.
• Knowledge of C/C++, object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, and algorithms.
• Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments.
• High degree of problem-solving skills, solutions-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Be able to work as one team with worldwide team

Skills

• Knowledge of C/C++, object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, and algorithms.
• Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.
• High degree of problem-solving skills, solutions-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Be able to work as one team with worldwide team
• Good command of English communication

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