Principal Software Engineer

Company Description

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

As a Principal Software Engineer at SanDisk, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing software solutions for our cutting-edge hardware devices. You will lead a team of skilled engineers, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that enhances the performance and functionality of our storage products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers. Drive the design and implementation of software solutions for SanDisk's hardware devices.
• Architecture and Design: Architect and design software systems that efficiently interact with and control storage hardware components. Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance meet or exceed industry standards.
• Coding and Development: Hands-on development of software components, modules, and applications. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware developers, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Introduce innovative solutions and technologies to enhance the functionality and performance of SanDisk's storage products.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and address technical challenges, bottlenecks, and issues. Work collaboratively to find effective solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Code Review: Conduct and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for software architecture, design, and implementation.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• years of experience in software development, with a focus on systems-level programming.
• Proven experience in leading software development teams.
• Expertise in Dart, Python or any related programming languages.
• Experience with storage technologies, file systems, and device drivers.
• Strong understanding of client applications and modern web development within dynamic environments

SKILLS:

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of flash storage technologies.
• Experience with embedded systems development.
• Familiarity with storage protocols such as NVMe, SATA, or SCSI.
• Experience with Linux kernel development.

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 [email protected] 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.

Based on our experience, we anticipate this job will close on or before 04/16/2024. If we have not closed our search by this date, we will update this posting with a new anticipated close date.

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