Principal Engineer

Western Digital; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 245,000 - 327,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Petaling Jaya is seeking an experienced firmware developer to design and maintain quality firmware for eHDDs. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of embedded firmware experience and proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python. This role involves collaborating on novel solutions in a fast-paced setting, creating design documents, and addressing unique technical challenges. Join us to be part of a diverse and innovative team driving future technology.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in relevant field or embedded firmware experience.
• Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC) and embedded systems.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain quality firmware for eHDD.
• Collaborate on unique problems across hardware and software platforms.
• Create design documents relevant to firmware development.

Skills

Good command of English communication

Data analytics skillset such as machine learning

Knowledge of C/C++, object-oriented programming

Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks

High degree of problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science or 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.

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

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.
• 7-10 years of experience in relevant field or embedded firmware experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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