Staff Engineer, Software Development Engineering

Western Digital • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Western Digital High Volume BackEnd Hard Disk Drive Manufacturing is an industry recognized leading process thanks to the high-level of automation and efficiency for maximized throughput. The successful candidate will join the BE Manufacturing Code Development team to work with a team of highly qualified software and firmware architects and engineers to develop a common flexible and abstracted platform across both Enterprise and Client space. The candidate will participate in the design and implementation of Host Application software as well as Manufacturing Firmware features using advanced development environment and tools based on C++ and Python / TCl / Perl scripts. This project exposes the team to Machine Learning, Secure Drive technology and a number of other advanced techniques. The significant positive financial impact and improved factory efficiency will be a great reward.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience with embedded systems focusing on high-quality Software and Firmware design and implementation.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related curriculum.
• Experience programming embedded microcontrollers in C/C++ and assembly.
• Hands-on experience of script programming such as TCL, Python and Perl script.
• Hands-on experience using hardware debug instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and bus analyzers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the SAFe Development process, specifically as a Product Owner or Scrum Master.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attitude towards the application of the Software / Firmware Development cycle in the design of Manufacturing Host Application and Firmware.
• Exposure and familiarity with multiple Code Management systems including SVN, GIT / GERRIT / JENKINS.

Responsibilities

• Join the BE Manufacturing Code Development team.
• Develop a common flexible and abstracted platform across both Enterprise and Client space.
• Design and implement Host Application software and Manufacturing Firmware features.
• Utilize advanced development environments and tools based on C++ and Python / TCl / Perl scripts.
• Lead projects, develop requirements, and drive project from development to deployment while working with cross-functional teams.

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.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees