Technologist, Software Development Engineering : 14+ years Server and Storage

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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished Platform Software & Firmware Technologist with deep expertise in system architecture, validation, low‑level storage technologies, and kernel/software stack integration. In this role, you will play a vital role in next‑generation storage systems that span device firmware, kernel subsystems, filesystems, system software, and application‑level abstractions.

You will collaborate with cross geo teams for emerging storage technologies and shape how new device capabilities integrate seamlessly across device, library, application, and appliance deployment models apart from validating the same. This is a highly technical, hands‑on leadership role with global visibility and impact.

If you enjoy solving complex system challenges, designing future‑ready storage stacks, and working at the intersection of hardware and software—this role is for you.

Required Qualifications

• 14+ years  experience in platform software, firmware architecture,  Validation, kernel subsystems and storage technology.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in:
  • C, C++, and/or Python
  • Linux kernel, block layer, I/O stack, and filesystem internals
  • BIOS/UEFI, board firmware, and low‑level system software
  • Storage protocols (SATA, SAS, NVMe, ZBC/ZAC, SMR technologies)
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement large‑scale system architectures.
• Experience optimizing performance, reliability, and data layout in distributed or high‑performance storage systems.

Qualifications

• B.E / B.Tech /M.E/M.Tech - E.C.E/CSE/IT 
• Contributions to Linux kernel or major open‑source filesystem/storage projects.
• Experience with zoned storage, shingled drives, variable capacity devices, or next‑gen HDD/SSD architectures.
• Background designing abstraction layers or APIs for device‑to‑application integration.
• Strong debugging expertise across firmware, drivers, and kernel space.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

WD 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.

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