Senior Firmware Development Manager - Embedded Systems Leader

Western Digital Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident and disability insured

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation seeks a Senior Manager of Firmware Development to lead embedded firmware teams for storage products in Irvine, CA. You will drive architecture, design, implementation, and release readiness while partnering across hardware, systems, and manufacturing.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in embedded firmware with leadership, strong C/C++, and a track record of end-to-end product development along with coaching and performance management of engineers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years embedded/firmware development with leadership experience.
• 3+ years people management including performance coaching.
• Strong C/C++ expertise, drivers, hardware/software integration.
• Experience leading full product development cycles end to end.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a firmware engineering team across architecture, design, implementation and sustaining work.
• Set goals, priorities, and execution plans aligned with roadmaps and quality goals.
• Drive disciplined firmware processes, reviews, and release readiness.
• Partner with ASIC, hardware, validation, and manufacturing teams to deliver complete solutions.
• Mentor engineers and manage performance and career development.

Skills

Embedded firmware leadership

C/C++

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Western Digital Corporation seeks a Senior Manager of Firmware Development to lead embedded firmware teams for storage products in Irvine, CA. You will drive architecture, design, implementation, and release readiness while partnering across hardware, systems, and manufacturing.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in embedded firmware with leadership, strong C/C++, and a track record of end-to-end product development along with coaching and performance management of engineers.