SSD Security Firmware Engineer - Senior Technologist

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

Job Description

This is an experienced position in a firmware development team to develop base drive code for SSD storage products. The work will focus on the security aspect of SSD storage firmware design and development based on the latest customer requirement and specification as well as industry standard.

The candidate is expected to own an assigned area of code with responsibility for the design, implementation, bench-level verification, support, and documentation of new firmware, using a structured code development process.

A successful person in the role is expected to perform algorithm design, document designs. Implement and maintain security management code for NAND based embedded systems. The person will perform failure analysis and bug fixing on NAND based embedded systems, provide leadership and support for junior engineers, and provide support for other groups such as the validation group and the systems group. 

The ideal employee should be self-motivated and self-directed and must have demonstrated ability to work well with people. Another successful attribute includes a proven desire to work as a team member, both with people on the same team and outside of the team.

Qualifications

• MS/BS EE, MS/BS CE, or MS/BS CS with more than 10 years of experience in complex firmware projects 
• Firmware / Software development background proficient in C/C++ with an emphasis on, or experience in, real time embedded environments
• Strong knowledge of structured code development methods and debug techniques
• In depth understanding of storage product's security specifications - TCG, Secured Boot, Measured Boot, Firmware signing and encryption, SPDM, FIPS requirement etc.
• Knowledge of, and experience using, typical lab equipment such as bus analyzers and in line firmware debug tools is required
• Ability to solve problems as part of multi-site organization and cross functional team
• Ability to provide accurate and timely scheduling and resource information to team leads and managers and meet scheduled commitments

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 divers