Senior Engineer, Firmware Engineering

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

Job summary

WD is seeking a firmware engineer in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia to design and implement firmware for storage products. You will work on data structures, drivers, and software for hardware cores, collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver scalable storage solutions.

The role requires strong C/C++, embedded systems experience, and the ability to learn new firmware and hardware quickly. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, and you will join a global company committed to innovation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in embedded firmware development.
• Knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with firmware development methodologies.
• Design and implement data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores to deliver cutting‑edge storage products.
• Debug issues involving advanced drive features across a wide variety of hardware and software platforms, including PCs, servers, RAID, and operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Follow department processes and guidelines for firmware development and strive to meet company goals and objectives.
• Document findings in engineering analyses and investigations.
• Create design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development.

Skills

Firmware development

C/C++

Debugging

Embedded systems

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Emulation tools

Simulation tools

Job description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI‑driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global‑scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Stay current with firmware development methodologies.
• Design and implement data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores to deliver cutting‑edge storage products.
• Debug issues involving advanced drive features across a wide variety of hardware and software platforms, including PCs, servers, RAID, and operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Follow department processes and guidelines for firmware development and strive to meet company goals and objectives.
• Document findings in engineering analyses and investigations.
• Create 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.
• Relevant experience in embedded firmware development.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of SATA, SAS and PCIE.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Skills

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

Additional Information

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