Job Description Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain test scripts using Python to validate WD eHDD firmware and hardware features to ensure WD product meets the quality specifications using best practices like unit test, CI and Agile methodologies.? Collaborate with cross-functional teams to discern, strategize, and synchronize creative methods for testing firmware functionality. Customize test suites to align with evolving customer and firmware requirements, as well as future architectural demands. Contribute to failure analysis efforts aimed at enhancing firmware quality robustness. Collaborate on the development and refinement of internal processes to enhance overall efficiency and performance. Participate in Scrum & Agile processes to strategically plan, execute, and coordinate the team's activities. Deliver cutting-edge storage products with SAS, SATA, PCIE interfaces.? Qualifications REQUIRED: Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of working experience in relevant field or software quality development. Hands on experience in object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, algorithms.? Capable of quickly learning new technologies, complex code. Strong aptitude and penchant for problem solving, and complexity analysis. PREFERRED: Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems and RTOS desired.? Knowledge in SAS, SATA and PCIE interface.? Experience in the use of bus analyzers, emulators and other firmware debugging tools is a plus.? Possess data analytics skillset such as machine learning.? Working experience as a Scrum team member or understanding of Agile practices would be an added advantage. SKILLS: Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments. You have high degree of problem-solving skills, solutions oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.? You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.? You are comfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever evolving environment.? You can be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys challenges and celebrates successes.? Self-motivated, self-directed and ability to work well with people.? Proven experience as a software designer and/or software lead 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. NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital's behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to ******.
