Western Digital

Electrical and Firmware Development Engineering, Master/Ph.D. NCG

San Jose, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, ElectronicsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a master’s degree, preferably a Ph.D., in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with experience and a strong interest in developing real-time embedded firmware or software. Demonstrated experience in firmware development, particularly in sensing and servo control related to read-channel functionalities or preamps, power drivers, and motors, such as thermal actuators, VCMs, PZT actuators, and spindle motors, is required. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large datasets are also necessary.

Responsibilities

As a Servo Track Write (STW) development engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, verifying, and maintaining next-generation STW firmware, collaborating with internal and external organizations to design and develop new SoCs and features, validating drive hardware platforms, analyzing manufacturing data to identify trends and issues, and documenting solutions and exchanging ideas with colleagues.

Skills

Firmware Development
Real-time Embedded Systems
Sensing
Servo Control
Read-channel Functionalities
Preamps
Power Drivers
Motors
Thermal Actuators
VCMs
PZT Actuators
Spindle Motors
Data Analysis
Debugging

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

Key Metrics

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$927.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident, & 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

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.
Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.
Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.
The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.
Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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