Principal Engineer - Bengaluru, India - Western Digital
Description
Company Description
Who we are
Western Digital Corporation is the world's largest data storage company with a leading portfolio of HGST, SanDisk, G-Technology and WD brands covering flash and disk-based solutions. Deployed by the largest and most prominent organizations worldwide, Western Digital solutions are everywhere, touching lives and enabling great value from the data they possess.
Innovating at the Boundaries of Technology
Whether in your pocket, home, car, or the cloud, its likely Western Digital is with you every step of the way. It's a responsibility we don't take lightly. That's why we are always at the cusp of innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
Fueling Technology. Innovation for Today and Beyond
Western Digital has long been at the forefront of game changing innovations. From the invention of the first hard drive to recent advancements in 3D NAND our journey of innovation continues to inspire those who dare to think big about the possibilities of data.
Western Digital offers an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices, systems and solutions for business and consumers alike.
We deliver the possibilities of data. YOU define what's possible. The next big thing in data is you Shape the future & define what's possible. Come shape the future with us.
WHAT WE DO
Western Digital India Team represents Engineering R&D, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Strategy, Business
Functions and Communications. We have a large R&D presence in Bengaluru and sales offices across the country.
WD Bangalore is a Center of Excellence and within R&D, our team is focused on firmware development enterprise Hard Disk Drive development. It is a growing team that has within 2 years been responsible for key enterprise products, delivered the highest performing, lost cost, air datacenter hard disk drive and has been instrumental in design, development of next generation architecture and products.
Job Description
• Responsible for innovation, design and implementation of firmware/Platform softwares (like drivers, system daemons etc.) for our large and complex software environment.
• Become the subject matter expert, owner of one or more components and provide technical leadership.
• Create design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware/Platform software development.
• Work with cross functional teams to deliver on time with high quality code for cutting-edge storage products.
• Self-motivated to work both unsupervised and as part of an agile team. Collaborate to develop self and others within group.
• Participate in planning and coordinating significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusions.
• Understand end to end product lifecycle.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
• Bachelors +9 yrs experience or Master +7 yrs experience in CS, CE, EE, EC or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge in C/C++, Object oriented programming, Data Structure, Algorithms, Multi-threaded programming.
• Experience with arm & x86 hardware architectures
• Experience in Linux Kernel programming and filesystems like exFAT, EXT4 etc.
• Strong computer science fundamentals such as operating systems, and Inter Process communication (IPC).
• 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
• Experience with Wifi and Bluetooth drivers.
• Experience/Proficiency in NAS technologies and protocols(like NFS,SMB/CIFS)
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.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.