Senior DevOps Engineer

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, weve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the worlds biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? Youll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? Thats us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Todays exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Its You & Western Digital. Together, were the next BIG thing in data.

We are on the lookout for an exceptional Senior DevOps Engineer with a focus on firmware development to enhance our vibrant team. The perfect candidate will have a profound grasp of the DevOps ethos and practical, hands-on experience with automation specifically tailored to firmware engineering. You'll bring a depth of knowledge and a passion for streamlining development processes, driving efficiency, and improving reliability through a DevOps approach in the intricate realm of firmware development. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission by integrating cutting-edge DevOps practices into our firmware engineering processes

• Engage with our firmware team to understand their workflow, infrastructure, and pain points to effectively integrate DevOps solutions.
• Utilize CI/CD tools to streamline development and deployment processes, ensuring faster and more reliable delivery.
• Champion the adoption of automation practices to enhance efficiency and reliability across all operations.
• Employ your expertise in software/firmware development and system operations to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the DevOps culture is embedded within the fabric of the organization.
• Continuously assess and introduce new technologies and tools to keep the organization at the forefront of DevOps innovations.

Extensive CI/CD Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Git, BitBucket, Jenkins, and JIRA, coupled with a strong ability to configure and troubleshoot.

Networking Proficiency: Over 5 years of experience in networking, with a solid understanding of network protocols and configurations.

Scripting Expertise: Proficiency in creating and managing automated scripts with Bash or Python.

Programming Skills: Advanced skills in Bash and Python scripting to automate tasks and streamline processes.

Hardware and Systems Experience: Practical experience with local/onsite hardware or bare-metal setups. Strong hands-on experience with configuring Linux systems, including applying kernel patches and building custom debug kernels.

Embedded Systems Development: Proven track record in developing for embedded systems, understanding the intricacies and constraints associated with them.

Tools Proficiency: Experience with Artifactory for artifact management and Qemu/Docker for creating isolated environments.

Problem-Solving:

• A thorough troubleshooter with the ability to solve complex problems under pressure and in constrained scenarios.
• A proactive problem solver who is not only technically proficient but also possesses the soft skills necessary to navigate complex team dynamics.

Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to conclude undertakings effectively and work collaboratively within a team.

Adaptability:

• Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies in the fast-evolving DevOps landscape.
• A continual learner who is always looking to improve and stay abreast of the latest industry trends and best practices in firmware and DevOps.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a persons gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digitals Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digitals Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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 Virgin Pulse Program; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.