HDD Hardware/Firmware Engineer – HAMR Systems

Western Digital; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience with breakthrough HDD technologies

Mentorship from industry experts

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Job summary

Western Digital in Irvine, California is looking for a Hardware/Firmware Engineer to work on advanced HDD technologies. This full-time position is part of WD's early career development program, focusing on professional growth and mentorship.

Responsibilities include designing and developing next-generation HDD products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to innovative engineering solutions. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and be proficient in programming languages like C/C++ and Python.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for scripting and data analysis.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming, including debugging and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop enabling technologies for next-generation HDD products.
• Optimize and integrate emerging technologies into new products.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams for product delivery.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python or MATLAB for scripting

Electrical Engineering fundamentals

Embedded systems knowledge

Laboratory instrumentation familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Western Digital in Irvine, California is looking for a Hardware/Firmware Engineer to work on advanced HDD technologies. This full-time position is part of WD's early career development program, focusing on professional growth and mentorship.

Responsibilities include designing and developing next-generation HDD products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to innovative engineering solutions. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and be proficient in programming languages like C/C++ and Python.