Firmware Development Manager — Lead Embedded Systems (Remote)

Western Digital Corporation; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation in the United States seeks a Manager of Firmware Development to lead a team responsible for embedded firmware across storage products. You will drive architecture, design, integration, debugging, and release, partnering with hardware, systems, and manufacturing to ensure robust firmware solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical judgment, and execution discipline to align with product and business objectives, building team capability and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of embedded or firmware development experience, with leadership experience.
• 1+ years of people management or equivalent leadership experience.
• Strong foundation in embedded systems and firmware development using C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and retain a team of firmware engineers across architecture, design, implementation, integration, debug, and sustaining activities.
• Set goals and plans aligned with product roadmaps, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Drive firmware development using disciplined engineering practices and release readiness.
• Provide technical and organizational leadership for embedded firmware development and hardware interfaces.
• Guide debugging of complex issues across firmware, hardware, and system interactions; support root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with ASIC, hardware, validation, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver complete solutions.
• Balance near-term execution with long-term improvements in team capability and processes.

Skills

Embedded firmware

People management

C/C++

Debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Western Digital Corporation in the United States seeks a Manager of Firmware Development to lead a team responsible for embedded firmware across storage products. You will drive architecture, design, integration, debugging, and release, partnering with hardware, systems, and manufacturing to ensure robust firmware solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical judgment, and execution discipline to align with product and business objectives, building team capability and ensuring