Senior System Design Engineer, SSD Memory Systems
- Full-time
- Job Type (exemption status) : Exempt position
- Salary Range : 82,450.00-116,800.00
- Business Function : Systems Design Engineering
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.
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 powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Main responsibilities of the role focus on validation of memory system design on Western Digital’s enterprise SSD productsIn-depth understanding of NAND management algorithms and testing methodologiesDesign and development of test cases for new memory system firmware designsDevelopment and validation of data observability features and tools for validation purposesPerform system-level verification tests of NAND management FW featuresPerform end-of-life (EOL) reliability verification testsPerform failure analysis on EOL and other FW maturity test failuresData analysis based on drive logs and statistical dataCollaborate with FW and other design teams on design feedback and improvementPresent data report to design team and provide conclusions and recommendations on validation tasksREQUIRED :
BS / MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other related fields5 years of related experience in software development, system integration, NVMe technology, NAND device, storage device design and testing, failure analysis, data analysis, testing infrastructure developmentExperience with Python highly preferredKnowledge of Object Oriented ProgrammingKnowledge of recent Generative AI, Copilot, machine learning, and deep learning is highly valuedSKILLS :
Proven ability to achieve results in a fast-moving dynamic environmentSelf-motivated and self-directedDemonstrated ability to work well with others, both within the team and across teamsAbility to troubleshoot and analyze complex problemsAbility to multi-task and meet deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsWestern Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on legally protected characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 01 / 08 / 2025 , although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.
Compensation & Benefits Details
An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, ability, knowledge of the job, performance, contribution, results, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and business and organizational needs.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical / dental / vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.J-18808-Ljbffr
