At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         As part of the HDD modelling team, the candidate will work on developing, maintaining and testing the SoC models using C#. The SoC models capture the register accurate functionality of the controller chip which manages the HDD/NAND storage. These models help in shortening our clients' SDLC and in facilitating the shift left paradigm. 

·         Understand SoC and Memory Architecture and develop C# based model for the same 

·         Understand new HW IPs / features and implement it in the model 

·         Debug and fix the issues in Co-Simulation Environment

·         Debug failures and root-cause it by interacting with other teams/groups. 

·         Continuous Interaction with Design/Verification teams 

·         Partner with firmware development which is done in embedded C++ on multiple environments using latest               standards C++14/17: FPGA, Simulator, eHDD (Enterprise Hard Disk Drive) product. 

·         We use SAFe(Scale Agile Framework for enterprise) for our software development. Participate in                 SCRUM/Agile processes. 

·         Deliver on cutting-edge storage products with interfaces like SAS, SATA, PCIe. 

·         Work with cross functional teams to develop HDD products. 

·         Understand end to end product lifecycle. 

Qualifications

Required 

·         0-1 years experience with Bachelors in CS, CE, EE, EC or equivalent /others required. Applicants with a strong academic record, including a minimum CGPA of 7.5 or higher, are preferred

·         Good knowledge and hands-on experience of C/C++/SystemC and prior experience in developing                  C/C++ based models 

·         Understanding of C#/C/C++, Object oriented programming, Data Structure, Algorithms, Multi-threaded             programming. 

·         Prior experience in low level firmware development 

·         Excellent grasp of Digital Logic Fundamentals 

·         Understanding of micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems. 

·         Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies, complex code and developing system,                         architecture view. 

·         Strong aptitude and penchant for problem solving, algorithm design, system design, and complexity                analysis skills. 

·         You are comfortable and enjoy working with dynamic and ever evolving environments. 

·         Technical mindset with great attention to detail and an ever positive, can-do attitude. 

·         Demonstrate use of out-of-box thinking for creative solutions to highly sticky problems. 

·         You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication. 

·         You'll be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys a challenge and celebrates success. 

Preferred 

·         Previous RTOS experience. (e.g. uCOS/ThreadX/MQX/VxWorks/Embedded Linux). 

·         Prior working experience of scripting languages like Perl, Python or Tcl is a plus 

·         Knowledge on Memory would be preferable (SRAM/DRAM/ROM/Flash

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.