Engineer, Firmware Engineering

WD; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a firmware engineer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for eHDDs. You will implement data structures and drivers in C++/Python, ensuring robust interfaces like SAS, SATA, and PCIe, while collaborating across hardware and software domains including servers, RAID, Windows and Linux.

Fresh graduates encouraged to apply. The role requires a Bachelor or Master in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering, strong English skills, and the ability to learn quickly in a

Qualifications

• Good command of English communication.
• Knowledge of C/C++, object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, and algorithms.
• Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain firmware for eHDD with unit tests and CI.
• Implement data structures, algorithms, data paths and drivers for hardware cores in C++/Python.
• Deliver storage products with SAS, SATA, PCIe interfaces.
• Collaborate across hardware/software, including servers, RAID, Windows and Linux.
• Plan and coordinate technical investigations from problem statement to conclusion.
• Create design documents for firmware development phases.

Skills

English

Machine learning

C/C++

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

Learning agility

Project management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science/Computer/Electronics Engineering

Job 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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital® WD® WD_BLACK™ and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital® WD® WD_BLACK™ and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI (continuous improvement).
• Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python.
• Deliver cutting-edge storage products with SAS, SATA, PCIE interfaces.
• Collaborate and design solutions for the challenging yet unique problems across hardware and software platforms, including servers, RAID, and various operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Participate in planning and coordinating significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusion.
• Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development.

PREFERRED

• Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems and RTOS desired.
• Knowledge in SAS, SATA and PCIE interface.
• Experience in the use of bus analyzers, emulators and other firmware debugging tools is a plus.
• Comfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment.
• Be fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys challenges and celebrates successes.

SKILLS

• Good command of English communication
• Possess data analytics skillset such as machine learning.
• Knowledge of C/C++, object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, and algorithms.
• Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments.
• High degree of problem-solving skills, solutions-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

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