Staff Engineer, Firmware Engineering

In this position, you will participate in development of advanced system architectures and complex simulation models for Western Digital s next generation solid state drive products.

Typical activities include designing, programming, debugging, and modifying simulation models in order to evaluate these changes and assess the performance, power, and endurance of the product. This position also requires analysis and debug of firmware designs to correlate results against and improve those simulation models.

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

Job Description

• Proven profile of excellency
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• Proven ability to work as part of a global team in multiple geographies
• B. Sc. in Computer Science or Software / Computer / Electrical Engineering, cum laude
• At least 6 years Hands on experience of SSD Firmware development including Storage Protocols like NVMe, SAS etc.
• Knowledge on ARM Processors and their in depth working of interrupts, debugging across different ARM Modes, GPIOs and other generic peripherals .
• Experience with scripting automation using Python
• Experience with debug and performance optimization of complex embedded systems
• Multi-disciplinary experience, including familiarity with Firmware and ASIC design
• Previous patent filing - advantage
• Previous scientific publications - advantage
• Previous experience with storage systems, protocols, and NAND flash - strong ad