Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Embedded)

Aitomic Jobs; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Malaysia is seeking an Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Embedded) to design, develop, test, and maintain firmware for enterprise HDD storage products. You will work with a cross-functional team to deliver high‑quality embedded software using C++ and Python, with CI and Agile practices.

The role involves data structures, algorithms, hardware drivers, and collaboration across servers, RAID, Windows and Linux environments, and opportunities to learn SAS, SATA, PCIe

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Electronics Engineering, CS or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++, Python, data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with ARM/ARC micro-controller architectures and RTOS is a plus.
• Experience with embedded software debugging tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain firmware for embedded storage hardware.
• Implement data structures, algorithms, data paths and drivers for hardware cores.
• Collaborate in Scrum/Agile processes to bring up hardware and embedded firmware for data storage products.
• Participate in planning and investigations from problem statements to conclusions.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

Agile

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

SAS

SATA

PCIe

Bus analyzers

Emulators

Job description

Short Summary

Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Embedded) with Western Digital. Grow your career with us and help shape the future of embedded firmware for next gen enterprise HDD storage products. In this role, you will be working alongside a dynamic, cross-functional team to create innovative firmware solutions. You will also get hands-on experience with industry-standard technologies like SAS, SATA, PCIe and be part of…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Embedded)
• Organization: Western Digital
• Country / coverage: Malaysia
• Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Education
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-09-07
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Grow your career with us and help shape the future of embedded firmware for next gen enterprise HDD storage products. In this role, you will be working alongside a dynamic, cross-functional team to create innovative firmware solutions. You will also get hands‑on experience with industry‑standard technologies like SAS, SATA, PCIe and be part of Agile teams to bring cutting‑edge technology to life. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI and Agile methodologies. Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python. Participate in Scrum & Agile processes to bring up new hardware and develop embedded firmware for data storage products. Collaborate and design solutions for 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 statements to conclusions. Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development. REQUIRED: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Knowledge in C/C++, object-oriented programming, Python, data structures and algorithms. Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies. PREFERRED: Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems and RTOS desired. Knowledge of SAS, SATA and PCIE interface. Experience in the use of bus analyzers, emulators and other firmware debugging tools is a plus. Possess data analytics skillset such as machine learning. Working experience in a Scrum team or understanding of Agile practices would be an added advantage. SKILLS Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments. You have strong problem-solving skills and solution-focused with an adaptive mindset. You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication. You are comfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever‑evolving environment. You are a collaborative team member who embraces challenges and values shared successes.

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Responsibilities

• Grow your career with us and help shape the future of embedded firmware for next gen enterprise HDD storage products.
• In this role, you will be working alongside a dynamic, cross-functional team to create innovative firmware solutions.
• You will also get hands‑on experience with industry‑standard technologies like SAS, SATA, PCIe and be part of Agile teams to bring cutting‑edge technology to life.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI and Agile methodologies.
• Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python.
• Participate in Scrum & Agile processes to bring up new hardware and develop embedded firmware for data storage products.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Working experience in a Scrum team or understanding of Agile practices would be an added advantage.
• SKILLS Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments.
• You have strong problem‑solving skills and solution-focused with an adaptive mindset.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.