New College Grad, Software Engineer, System Testing

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

Western Digital's System Integration Test (SIT) Lab in Rochester, MN, is on the lookout for an energetic and skilled System Engineer to become an integral part of our innovative team. Our lab is at the forefront of testing and perfecting Western Digital's comprehensive enterprise product line. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent college graduates to dive into a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work directly impacts the quality and performance of our products.

What You'll Do:

🌐 Ensure the compatibility of Western Digital storage drives with enterprise customer systems.

🤝 Work in tandem with development engineering and customer support teams to uphold and enhance product quality.

👩‍💻 Configure test systems, monitor and analyze a variety of logs to assess test outcomes.

🔍 Isolate, analyze, and document test failures, contributing to our continuous improvement efforts.

💻 Develop and refine test scripts and automation processes to streamline our operations.

Qualifications

🎓 A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science graduating no later than May 2024

💡 Hands-on project experience with embedded systems, lab equipment, or platforms like FPGA, microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, etc.

👉 Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future required

🐍 Python Pro 

🍮 Java or C/C++.

🐧 Experience with Linux.

📝 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

🖖 Bonus Points If You Have:

🗂️ Exposure to storage interface protocols (SATA, SAS, NVMe).

🖥️ Application-level programming skills (Java, C++, C#, etc.).

🖥️ Experience in installing and operating Windows and Linux server storage systems.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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,