Staff Engineer, Systems Design Engineering

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. 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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

In this position , the engineer will be responsible for defining the System architecture for the removable products ,this includes defining ASIC/SoC controller definition, HW/FW partitioning for optimum architecture , Performance optimisation and algorithm definition for NAND flash management etc , The removable product will cater to multiple product lines in SanDisk brands like portable SSD, SD Express cards , CompactFlash Express cards , micro SD cards and USB flash drive etc . Engineer will get exposure to work on different products and domains like PCIe Gen4/5 ,USB4 ,USB4 v2 , SD Express and CF Express etc 

Qualifications

• Demonstrate creative problem solving skills and tradeoff analyses, adapting approach as needed for each engagement
• Possess excellent written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, build credibility and engender trust across an organization
• B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science or related streams
• Proficient in C, C++. Experience in SystemC/TLM is preferred
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Should be a Fast learner and a team player. 
• At least 5 years of experience in embedded systems
• At least 4 years of experience in building firmware for Solid State Drives
• Experience with scripting automation using Python
• Capable of developing wide system view for 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 advantage

Additional Information

Western Digital 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.

Western Digital 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 [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.