Systems Design Technologist

Summary

Join Western Digital, a global technology leader, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge enterprise SSD products. This role involves system design and firmware development, focusing on enhancing performance, endurance, reliability, and power efficiency. You will conduct system-level testing and validation, support failure analysis efforts, and review product specifications to optimize cost and performance. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in electrical or computer engineering, extensive experience in NAND flash memory technology, and proven skills in system design and testing. Western Digital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including various incentives and comprehensive health and wellness programs.

Requirements

• Hold a BS in Electrical or Computer engineering (Masters/PhDs preferred)
• Possess 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
• Demonstrate experience coding in one or more of the following languages: Python or C++. Bash scripting as well
• Exhibit passion for problem solving
• Possess exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate ability to work both with a global team and individually
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess NAND device/design experience
• Possess knowledge of hardware design and validation

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, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance
• 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, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards