Senior System Design Engineer

Summary

Join Western Digital and contribute to the validation of memory system design on enterprise SSD products. This role requires in-depth understanding of NAND management algorithms and testing methodologies. You will design and develop test cases, validate data observability features, perform system-level verification tests, and conduct failure analysis. Collaboration with firmware and design teams is crucial, along with presenting data reports and recommendations. The ideal candidate possesses a BS/MS in a relevant engineering field and 5+ years of experience in software development, system integration, or related areas. Western Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other related fields
• 5+ years of related experience in one or more of the following areas: software development, system integration, NVMe technology, NAND device, storage device design and testing, failure analysis, data analysis, testing infrastructure development

Responsibilities

• Main responsibilities of the role focus on validation of memory system design on Western Digital’s enterprise SSD products
• In-depth understanding of NAND management algorithms and testing methodologies
• Design and development of test cases for new memory system firmware designs
• Development and validation of data observability features and tools for validation purpose
• Perform system-level verification tests of NAND management FW features
• Perform end-of-life (EOL) reliability verification tests
• Perform failure analysis on EOL and other FW maturity test failures
• Data analysis based on drive logs and statistical data
• Collaborate with FW and other design teams on design feedback and improvement
• Present data report to design team and provide conclusions and recommendations on validation tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming
• Knowledge of C, JavaScript, GIT, GitHub, AGILE
• Knowledge of recent Generative AI, Copilot, machine learning, and deep learning
• Proven ability to achieve results in a fast-moving dynamic environment
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others, both within the team and across teams
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit
• The Applause Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• The Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents