Job Description

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\xe2\x80\x99ve 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xc2\xae, G-Technology\xe2\x84\xa2, SanDisk\xc2\xae and WD\xc2\xae brands.

Today\xe2\x80\x99s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It\xe2\x80\x99s You & Western Digital. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99re the next BIG thing in data.



ABOUT WESTERN DIGITAL

Western Digital Corporation is the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest data storage company with a leading portfolio of HGST, SanDisk, G-Technology and WD brands covering flash and disk-based solutions. Deployed by the largest and most prominent organizations worldwide, Western Digital solutions are everywhere, touching lives and enabling great value from the data they possess.

Position Background

As part of the multi-site team, you will get to collaborate and design solutions for the challenging yet unique problems in HDD firmware development. This position is based in in Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (M), which is a Center of Excellence located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Our team is focused on quality and validation of next generation firmware architecture and algorithms to deliver high performance and cost-efficient enterprise HDD products. Employee will be working in a development environment with opportunity to learn and grow in multiple disciplines.

The position is currently only open to Malaysian as there is limitation of expatriate hiring in the guideline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full Stack Software Engineer

• Be part of the development team that validate and deliver quality firmware for Enterprise data storage products.
• Build next-generation web application with a focus on usability
• Design and develop overall architecture (client-side and server-side).
• Design and develop APIs that comply with Open-API 3.1 specification.
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Structure prototyping workgroup to prove out proposed new architectures, develop best practices and document solutions for prioritization with the engineering.
• Support the technical relationships with HDD FW engineering community, including solution briefings, proof-of-concept work and prioritize solutions that has the biggest impact on the engineering community.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, independently in issue resolutions, determining & analyze process issues.
• Follows organization processes and guidelines for firmware quality and strives to meet company goals and objectives.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience in the following: .NET, C#, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, PostgreSQL
• Experience with legacy and modern application development, service delivery and deployment, converged infrastructure, virtualization systems, containers and associated technologies.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in relevant field or software/firmware test experience
• Capable of quickly learning hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Must have a high degree of problem solving skills and solutions oriented.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments.
• Self-motivated to work both supervised and unsupervised as part of the quality team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication in both written and verbal.
• Able to work under pressure for quick resolution and delivery.

DESIRED SKILLS and/or EXPERIENCE

• Experience with developing scalable architectures using API management, microservice frameworks, container orchestration systems, or other similar platforms.
• Ability to address application security patterns including web application security.

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 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.

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 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.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital\xe2\x80\x99s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to compliance@wdc.com.

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