Western Digital - Senior Engineer - C++ Programming (2-4 yrs)

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) - C++, Firmware Development

Experience: 2-4 Years

Job Description:

As a Senior Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps), you will be responsible for:

- Design, develop, and maintain applications using C++.

- Implement efficient and robust algorithms and data structures.

- Develop and maintain unit tests and integration tests.

- Debug and troubleshoot application issues.

- Optimize application performance and memory usage.

- Design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems.

- Implement low-level drivers and communication protocols.

- Develop and maintain firmware tests and validation procedures.

- Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues.

- Optimize firmware for performance and resource utilization.

- Work with hardware engineers to integrate software and firmware with embedded systems.

- Develop and maintain build systems and deployment processes.

- Utilize debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems.

- Understand and implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) concepts.

- Collaborate with hardware engineers, test engineers, and other software developers.

- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

- Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively.

- Document software and firmware designs and implementations.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. -

- 2-4 years of experience in software development with a focus on C++ and firmware development.

- Strong proficiency in C++ programming.

- Experience with embedded systems development.

- Understanding of low-level hardware interactions.

- Experience with debugging tools and techniques.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Technical Skills :

- C++ programming.

- Firmware development.

- Embedded systems development.

- Real-time operating systems (RTOS) concepts.

- Low-level drivers and communication protocols.

- Debugging tools (GDB, JTAG).

- Version control systems (Git).

- Unit testing and integration testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with specific microcontrollers or processors.

- Knowledge of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, USB).

- Experience with build systems (CMake, Make).

- Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

- Experience with scripting languages (Python).

- Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile).

Personal Attributes:

- Strong attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Proactive and self-motivated.

- Continuous learning mindset.

- Passion for software and firmware development.

- Ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.