Staff Engineer, System Design Engineering

Company Description The future. It's on you. You & Western Digital.We've been storing the world's data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we're helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.But we can't do it alone. Today's exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It's You & Us. Together, we're the next big thing in data.Western Digital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, HGST, SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™, and WD® brands.Job DescriptionWe are looking for an energetic and creative engineer focused on NAND memory based storage systems, serving client SSD markets. Join us and be part of the team to define and to shape the future of client SSD memory systems!Responsibilities:Perform flash storage based systems design, analysis, integration and verification from product definition and planning through production and releaseResponsible for flash system level behavior characterizationsParticipates in cross functional meetings such as with memory, firmware and product line teams to develop flash storage productsProvides feedbacks on new system features for next generation memory developments.Provide technical directions to junior engineerBasic Requirements:Experience working with Flash memory technologies is required.Knowledge of Semiconductor physics and Computer Architecture is required.Knowledge of flash media management techniques is a plus.Knowledge of system architecture is a plus.QualificationsMasters - MandatoryECE , E&I , VLSI and other relevant courseKnowledge of programming in high level languages (e.g. C, C++, Python) is a plus.Overall 6+ years of working experienceAdditional InformationBecause Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster.