Technologist, Software Development Engineering

Responsibilities

• Design and validate next-generation storage systems spanning device firmware, kernel subsystems, and filesystems
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams on emerging storage technologies
• Shape how new device capabilities integrate across device, library, application, and appliance deployment models
• Lead the design and implementation of large-scale system architectures
• Optimize performance, reliability, and data layout in high-performance storage systems

Requirements

• 14+ years of experience in platform software, firmware architecture, validation, and kernel subsystems
• Strong hands-on expertise in C, C++, and Python
• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel, block layer, I/O stack, and filesystem internals
• Experience with storage protocols including SATA, SAS, and NVMe
• Background in BIOS/UEFI, board firmware, and low-level system software
• Degree in E.C.E, CSE, or IT (B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech)

Preferred Qualifications

• Contributions to Linux kernel or major open-source filesystem/storage projects
• Experience with zoned storage, shingled drives, 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

About the Company

Western Digital is a global leader in data storage, providing HDDs and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers. We are a company of problem solvers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology to power global innovation and meet the massive data storage needs of the AI era.