Systems Design Engineering Technologist

Summary

Join Western Digital, a leader in data storage technology, and contribute to the development of enterprise SSD products. This role involves system design and firmware development, focusing on performance, endurance, reliability, and power. You will conduct system-level testing and validation, support failure analysis efforts, and review product specifications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in electrical or computer engineering, extensive experience in SSD testing or NAND device design, and proficiency in programming languages like Python or C++. Western Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, and various other perks.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical or Computer engineering with Masters/PhDs preferred, 8+ years of related experience in one or more of the following areas: 3D NAND device/design, SSD testing, NAND/SSD Failure Analysis, information theory and ECC development
• Experience coding in one or more of the following languages: Python or C++
• Bash scripting as well
• Passion for problem solving
• Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work both with a global team and individually
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• System Design & Firmware feature development for enterprise SSD products with knowledge of NAND operation/test modes to boost performance, endurance, reliability, and power
• System/component level testing & validation on test platforms including drive-level testing & contribute to integration efforts with cross-functional (PETE, device, design) teams
• Supporting component and drive-level FA effort
• Review of product specifications, provide cost/performance competitive NAND memory solution, and generate comprehensive report with bold and justified conclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• NAND device/design experience is highly preferred
• Knowledge of hardware design and validation will be a plus

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
• Annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents
• RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires