Job Description

Validation Engineer, Firmware Engineering Location: KL COE, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Req ID: REF8625C Western Digital We deliver the possibilities of data. YOU define what\'s possible. What We Do We are focused on design and development of next generation firmware architecture and algorithms to deliver high performance and cost-efficient enterprise Hard Disk Drive (eHDD) products. As part of the globally diverse R&D team, you will be working in an Agile development environment with opportunity to learn and grow in multiple disciplines. We want our firmware engineers to be enthusiastic, creative and adaptive in taking on problems, because they are empowered to think and act like owners. Innovation has always fueled and nurtured growth at Western Digital. As trusted engineers and innovators, helping solve the world\'s biggest challenges energizes us and gives us purpose. This position is based in Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (M), which is a Center of Excellence located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. It is currently only open to Malaysian as there is limitation of expatriate hiring in the guideline. What You Will Do ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Be part of the Development team that validated the Western Digital\'s Enterprise grade hard drive, that power the data center around the world. Learn and understand complex technical hard drive specifications and apply that knowledge to enhance test suite and test processes. Executed regression and end-to-end scenario test cases to validate business, system and operational requirements. Develop software tools to improve test processes. Proactively seize for test suite quality improvement plans with data analytic approach. Devise strategies for in-depth functionality and compatibility testing of complex drive features. Collaborate with Test Dev engineers, Firmware Engineers and other functional teams, independently in issue resolutions. Familiar with using Protocol Analyzers to understand and analyze traces for failure investigation. Qualifications REQUIRED Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required. Fresh graduate or minimum 1year of working experience in relevant field or software/firmware test experience Capable of quickly learning hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies. DESIRED SKILLS Knowledge of storage protocols: SATA and SAS Programming language skills (C, C++, Java, Python). Experience in testing/product engineering. Hardware and software debugging skills. DESIRED SOFT SKILLS Must have a high degree of problem solving skills and solutions oriented. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments. Be able to work under pressure for quick resolution and delivery. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). 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 atto 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\'s 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 [HIDDEN TEXT]. 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 atto 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\'s 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 [HIDDEN TEXT].

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