Advanced HDD Technology Designs and Integration (Hardware/Firmware Engineer)

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible. This isn't theoretical work. It's real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

What You Will Do

Development of enabling emerging technologies for next-generation Hard Disk Drive (HDD) products. Advanced HDD system design, optimization, and integration of emerging technologies into new product platforms.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Join us and let's shape the future of data. This role is part of WD's early career development program, ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Right to work in the US without requiring WD to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you now or at any point in the future.
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals, including electromagnetics, electronic circuits, signal integrity, and power integrity analysis.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming, including debugging and testing.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for scripting, test automation, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and signal measurement tools such as oscilloscopes.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and hardware-software interaction.
• Academic knowledge of microcontrollers, peripherals, and communication interfaces (e.g., UART).
• Familiarity with firmware testing methodologies and test-driven development practices.
• Interest in or experience with AI-assisted software development and engineering productivity tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit
• The Applause Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• The WD Savings 401(k) Plan