Senior Engineer, Firmware Engineering

jobr.pro; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in Malaysia seeks an embedded firmware engineer to design and implement data structures, algorithms, and drivers for HW cores powering next‑gen storage products. You will debug across PC platforms and operating systems, document findings, and create design documents to support firmware development.

Qualifications include a Bachelor/Master in CS or EE, plus hands‑on experience in embedded firmware, C/C++, assembly, and debugging with emulation and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in embedded firmware development is required.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++, assembly languages, and debugging with emulation and simulation tools.
• Ability to quickly learn new firmware, hardware, systems, tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data structures, software algorithms, data paths and drivers for hardware cores to deliver storage products.
• Develop firmware with focus on reliability and performance for various platforms.
• Debug firmware across hardware and software stacks including Windows and Linux environments.
• Follow department processes and guidelines to meet company goals.
• Document findings and create design documents for firmware projects.

Skills

C/C++

Assembly languages

Debug emulation

Simulation tools

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Electronics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ARM/ARC microcontroller knowledge

SATA

SAS

PCIE

Job description

Job Description

• Stay current with firmware development methodologies.
• Perform typical activities include design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for HW cores to deliver cutting‑edge storage products.
• Debugs issues involving advanced drive features across a wide variety of hardware and software platforms, including PC’s, servers, RAID, and various operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Follows department processes and guidelines for firmware development and strives to meet company goals and objectives.
• Document findings in engineering analyses and investigations.
• Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience in embedded firmware development.
• Knowledge in C/C++, assembly languages and code development processes with debug emulation and simulation tools.
• Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.

PREFERRED:

• Familiarity with micro‑controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems desired.
• Knowledge in SATA, SAS and PCIE is a plus.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

SKILLS

• Hardware and software debugging skills.
• Must have a high degree of problem‑solving skills and solutions oriented.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments.
• Be able to work under pressure for quick resolution and delivery.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work in a team or independently.

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