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People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that-our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.\nWe offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.\nWe are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.\nToday’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.\n ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDesign, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI (continuous improvement).\nDesign and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python.\nDeliver cutting-edge storage products with SAS, SATA, PCIE interfaces.\nCollaborate and design solutions for the challenging yet unique problems across hardware and software platforms, including servers, RAID, and various operating systems (Windows and Linux).\nParticipate in planning and coordinating significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusion.\nCreates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development.\nPREFERRED:\nFamiliarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems and RTOS desired.\nKnowledge in SAS, SATA and PCIE interface.\nExperience in the use of bus analyzers, emulators and other firmware debugging tools is a plus.\nComfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment.\nBe fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys challenges and celebrates successes.\nSKILLS\nGood command of English communication\nPossess data analytics skillset such as machine learning.\nKnowledge of C/C++, object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, and algorithms.\nCapable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.\nAbility to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments. \nHigh degree of problem-solving skills, solutions-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.\nExcellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.\nBachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.\nFresh graduates are encouraged to apply.\n All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nWD 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.\nWD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at  to advise us of your accommodation request. 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