Staff Engineer, Software Development Apps

Western Digital • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Software Development Apps to join our innovative team in Irvine, United States. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and development of cutting-edge software applications, driving technical excellence and innovation across our organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 4+ years of experience in relevant software development, with at least 2 years in a more senior technical role
• Proven track record of designing and delivering medium-scale software projects
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, web service design
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Demonstrated proficiency in performance optimization and scalability design for high-traffic applications
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Deep knowledge of web application development, and enterprise software solutions
• Exposure to project management and experience in driving technical initiatives

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, high-performance software solutions for manufacturing tools
• Provide technical mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement cross-functional features
• Participate in the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and frameworks to enhance our manufacturing capabilities
• Establish best practices for software development, including coding standards, testing methodologies, and CI/CD processes
• Drive continuous improvement in software quality, performance, and scalability
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Participate in technical decision-making at the organizational level, influencing strategic technology choices
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending innovative solutions to complex problems
• Contribute to the company's intellectual property through patents and technical publications

Benefits

• 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 Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees