Principal / Technologist Firmware Engineer
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. Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team. This role demands a seasoned professional with deep technical mastery across the full embedded stack — from low-level bare-metal firmware through RTOS-based systems to Linux kernel and application-layer development.
The ideal candidate bridges hardware and software domains fluently, bringing hands-on FPGA development experience alongside proven capability in upper-computer (PC/host-side) software. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring independent technical judgment, architectural thinking, and the ability to drive complex projects from concept to production. S. S.
x, Ethernet (including RGMII/SGMII), or MIPI ● Familiarity with hardware description and verification methodologies (SystemVerilog, UVM) or High-Level Synthesis (HLS) ● Experience with signal/image processing algorithms implemented in firmware or FPGA fabric ● Proficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and rapid prototyping ● Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies in a hardware-software co-development environment ● Familiarity with storage systems, motor control, or industrial/IoT domains is a plus All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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