Senior Technologist, Systems Design Engineering Lead

4 days ago


Milpitas, California, United States Western Digital Full time

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what's next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

We have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Job Overview

In this position, you will drive the development of the next-generation solid-state products as a key member of our Systems Design Engineering team.

You will be responsible for delivering subsystem specifications and test specs, determining the most optimal solution considering technical, cost, and schedule tradeoffs.

This role requires close collaboration with ASIC, HW, Firmware, and Validation teams to navigate technical challenges and identify the most beneficial solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand customer specifications and drive design changes to meet them.
  • Deliver product design specification documents and test objectives.
  • Align the development and validation process with cross-functional teams.
  • Create internal and external specifications, stay current with technology trends and roadmaps.
  • Mentor engineers inside and outside the team.
  • Learn constantly, dive into new areas with unfamiliar technologies, and embrace the ambiguity of problem-solving.
  • Apply critical thinking to the results/data of competitive analysis and provide guidance for product development.

You will work closely with excellent colleague engineers, cope with complex challenges, innovate, and develop products that will be sold in millions of units.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A proven track record in developing Embedded FW & scripting automation using Python.
  • Experience with C/C++ in developing embedded systems architecture.
  • A B.Sc. in Computer Science or Software / Computer / Electrical Engineering, cum laude.
  • At least 15 years of experience in RT / embedded systems architecture.
  • Multi-disciplinary experience, including Firmware, HW, and ASIC design.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of PCIe Gen5/6 technology is an advantage.
  • Previous experience with storage systems, protocols, and NAND flash – strong advantage.
  • Previous patent filing – advantage.

Compensation: The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000 - $220,000 per year, depending on experience.



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