Role Overview
Alternate locations: San Jose, CA or Longmont, CO
We are seeking an experienced Technologist to join our HDD Firmware Engineering team at Western digital. In this dynamic role, you will contribute to the development and optimization of firmware for our cutting-edge HDD (Hard Disk Drive) products. You will act as a key player in driving innovation, reliability, and performance improvements across our storage solutions portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug firmware for HDD technologies, ensuring functionality, reliability, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., hardware engineers, validation teams, and architects) to define firmware requirements and deliver products in alignment with project goals.
- Perform system-level debugging to analyze and resolve firmware issues impacting product performance or operational reliability.
- Contribute to the development of technical documentation, architecture designs, and code reviews to support the lifecycle of firmware projects.
- Utilize AI-assisted coding tools to enhance firmware coding efficiency and gain insights into advanced debugging methodologies.
- Mentor and guide firmware team members to ensure alignment, team growth, and professional development.
- Collaborate on storage performance evaluations to improve HDD firmware functionalities and support various customer and data-intensive applications.