Western Digital

Principal Engineer, Development Engineering

Western Digital  •  Shanghai, CN (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Customer system integration test engineer within Quality organization, having deep knowledge of the customer system, responsible for validating and characterizing Western Digital products in customer environments to ensure the product exceeds customer expectations.

•Key Job Functions:

–Communicate with customers wot better understand customer infra and cloud stack. Shifting left customer requirements into WD SIT lab internally.

- Develop infrastructure and test methods for new products and technologies.

–Execute validation activities during Product Lifecycle (Development and Quality.)

–Maintain Test Tracker accuracy (Status and Target dates)

–Support failure analysis of qualification and field issues for our domains.

–Provide analysis and report issues and concerns to stakeholders.

–Coordinate with others to share learnings & methods.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Master’s degree in related field e.g. Electronics Engineering or Computer Science or Mechatronics Engineering
  • Familiar with SATA/SAS protocol;
  • Experience in servers and server testing;
  • Experience in server/storage setup and HW/SW systems
  • Shell, Python software skills;
  • HDD testing and support background

PREFERRED:

  • Knowledge/experience in electronics/computer/servers

SKILLS:

  • Organization, Communication, Attention to detail, Data and analysis oriented, Strong technical domain knowledge and understanding of customer environments.

Additional Information

WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here

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.

WD 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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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.

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.

WD 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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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: Please be aware that WD 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 WD Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com

Western Digital

About Western Digital

At Western Digital, our vision is to unleash the power and value of data. For decades, we have been at the forefront of storage innovation, which fuels our mission to be the market leader in data storage, delivering solutions for now and the future. We are committed to providing scalable, sustainable technology for the world’s hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud providers, and delivering cutting-edge innovation that will drive the next generation of AI-driven data workloads. All that we do is powered by our people, who are united in a common purpose of creating solutions that move the world forward. Learn more at www.westerndigital.com.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Year Founded
1970
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