Senior System Design Engineer, SSD Memory Systems - Western Digital Technologies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Main responsibilities of the role focus on validation of memory system design on Western Digitals enterprise SSD products
- In-depth understanding of NAND management algorithms and testing methodologies
- Design and development of test cases for new memory system firmware designs
- Development and validation of data observability features and tools for validation purpose
- Perform system-level verification tests of NAND management FW features
- Perform end-of-life (EOL) reliability verification tests
- Perform failure analysis on EOL and other FW maturity test failures
- Data analysis based on drive logs and statistical data
Collaborate with FW and other design teams on design feedback and improvement
Present data report to design team and provide conclusions and recommendations on validation tasks
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other related fields
- 5+ years of related experience in one or more of the following areas: software development, system integration, NVMe technology, NAND device, storage device design and testing, failure analysis, data analysis, testing infrastructure development
- Experience with Python highly preferred
- Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming
- Knowledge of C, JavaScript, GIT, GitHub, AGILE is highly valued
- Knowledge of recent Generative AI, Copilot, machine learning, and deep learning is highly valued
SKILLS:
- Proven ability to achieve results in a fast-moving dynamic environment
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others, both within the team and across teams
- Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills