Principal Engineer, Test Engineering at Western Digital

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Engineering Principles, Product Validation, Test Plan Definition, Failure Analysis, Performance Characterization, TCP/IP, SCSI, Ethernet, RDMA Protocols, PCIe, Root Cause Analysis, Linux, Windows, Python, NVMe, Troubleshooting

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

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®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands. 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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Using sound test engineering principles, knowledge of the product and technology to ensure the product meets functional and customer requirements and is ready to ship on schedule Owns product validation regarding test plan definition, test plan execution, and primary lead in failure analysis Primary lead in performing performance characterization of product and tracking down any observed anomalies Contributes to overall test schedule development Writes the test plans for new product features, generates test matrices, test reports, and other relevant test documentation that is required for flawless program execution Defines new tests based on customer feedback and defect fixes Executes existing/regression test cases for the project during the entire product development cycle Works closely with the other system test, hardware, ASIC and firmware engineers to improve test methodology and develop new tests and new strategies Configures customer hardware and software systems; troubleshoot problems to get to root cause Maintains customer and test equipment to current revision Qualifications REQUIRED Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, other related discipline and advance experience in Storage/Networking SKILLS: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Strong protocol knowledge in one or more of the following areas: TCP/IP, SCSI, Ethernet, RDMA protocols & PCIe Experience in performance analysis techniques with a penchant for root cause analysis of anomalies Knowledge and experience with Linux and Windows Knowledge and experience writing scripts in Python Ability to operate and interpret PCIe/NVMe/Ethernet traces Proven track record with writing detailed test plans Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills and out-of-the-box thinking to test and validate hardware Team-Player, can-do attitude and will work well in a group environment while still being able to contribute on an individual basis. Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster. 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 at [email protected] 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. #LI-TD1 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. Business Function: Test Engineering Work Location: Bangalore Hallmark Office (IBS)--LOC_WDT_IBS

Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer will utilize sound test engineering principles to ensure products meet functional and customer requirements and ship on schedule, owning product validation from test plan definition through execution and primary failure analysis. This role involves leading performance characterization, defining new tests based on feedback, and collaborating closely with system, hardware, ASIC, and firmware engineers to enhance test methodologies.