Engineer, Firmware Engineering

Western Digital; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Malaysia is seeking a firmware engineer to design, develop and maintain firmware for eHDD in a fast-paced, collaborative team in Malaysia. You will work with C/C++, Python, and data structures to implement drivers and data paths for SAS, SATA, PCIe interfaces across Windows and Linux environments.

Fresh graduates are welcome; bachelor's or master's in CS or Computer/Electronics Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python with knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain firmware for eHDD using best practices.
• Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using C++ and Python.
• Deliver storage products with SAS, SATA, PCIe interfaces.
• Collaborate on solutions across hardware and software platforms (servers, RAID, Windows and Linux).
• Participate in planning and coordinate technical investigations from problem to solution.
• Create design documents for firmware development phases.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Data structures & algorithms

English communication

Problem solving

Machine learning

Project management

Education

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Bus analyzers

Emulators

Firmware debugging tools

RTOS knowledge

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

WD 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.

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