Job 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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology(TM), SanDisk and WD brands.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.



The individual will be responsible for creating automated test cases for testing storage devices such as hard drives. This role involves working closely with Firmware architects, Component owners, development teams to create exhaustive, efficient test cases to ensure correctness of implementation. The candidate should be familiar with automated testing of complex products.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters in EC, EE, CS or similar engineering disciplines

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop test cases/specifications for HDD Firmware features ensuring adequate coverage of HDD Firmware feature
• Conduct and participate in technical code and design reviews, highlight gaps, impediments and dependencies as well as suggest needed solutions to overcome such limitations.
• Writing efficient test code ensuring stable execution in CI/CD environment catching legitimate firmware bugs.
• Perform failure analysis and debugging of reported issues/bugs.
• Work closely with firmware development teams, component owners and architects to ensure the right design and coverage of the tests.
• Participate in product planning activities and layout a work plan for each product increment cycle.
• Provide status and updates to management and stakeholder highlighting risks, impacts and mitigation plans.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of industry experience in product validation and test development.
• Hands on experience in designing and developing functional, stress and system test cases.
• Experience in developing automation frameworks, developing libraries/modules and test automation.
• Experience in Test planning, requirement-to-testcase mapping, Test case writing, Defect logging and tracking.
• Ability to define test requirements, define dependencies, identify & highlight impediments and prioritize product work accordingly
• Good knowledge of testing methodologies, knowledge of different testing tools and overall product life cycle
• Strong problem solving, analytical and debugging skills
• Ability to independently work and deliver the assign tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Exposure to SAFe/Agile development methodology
• Understanding of OOPs concepts.
• Programming experience in Python
• Understanding of SAS/SATA protocols and specs is a plus
• Ability to understand C/C++ code

Additional Information

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 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.