Director, NAND Systems Engineering

Company Description

Who we are

Western Digital Corporation is the world’s largest data storage company with a leading portfolio of HGST, SanDisk, G-Technology and WD brands covering flash and disk-based solutions. Deployed by the largest and most prominent organizations worldwide, Western Digital solutions are everywhere, touching lives and enabling great value from the data they possess.

Innovating at the Boundaries of Technology

Whether in your pocket, home, car, or the cloud, its likely Western Digital is with you every step of the way. It's a responsibility we don't take lightly. That's why we are always at the cusp of innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

Fueling Technology. Innovation for Today and Beyond

Western Digital has long been at the forefront of game changing innovations. From the invention of the first hard drive to recent advancements in 3D NAND our journey of innovation continues to inspire those who dare to think big about the possibilities of data.

Western Digital offers an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices, systems and solutions for business and consumers alike.

We deliver the possibilities of data. YOU define what’s possible. The next big thing in data is you!

Shape the future & define what's possible. Come shape the future with us.

WHAT WE DO

Western Digital India Team represents Engineering R&D, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Strategy, Business Functions and Communications. We have a large R&D presence in Bengaluru and sales offices across the country.

WD Bangalore is a Center of Excellence and within R&D, our team is focused on firmware development enterprise Hard Disk Drive development. It is a growing team that has been responsible for key enterprise products and has been instrumental in design, development of next generation architecture and products.

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· A senior leader who will drive all aspects of systems engineering with focus on NAND storage devices

· Drive system level architecture decisions across one or more storage technologies (eHDD, NAND).

· Lead architecture, design, development and deployment of innovative firmware that deliver competitive advantage and scale our business growth.

· Provide strategic leadership and direction to the technical team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

· Define development and validation methodologies, plans, team organization, infrastructure, and quality.

· Collaborate and drive engagement with related engineering functions such as product development core team, ASIC design, Memory vendors, Manufacturing, QA, customer teams etc.

· Lead and coach the team to deliver for success, thrive at the leading edge of innovation

· Be a technical leader in comparing, evaluating and driving innovative state of the art platform designs, techniques and find ways to adopt or modify and implement those on the platform for better differentiation and performance. Is up to date on the competitive landscape and use the knowledge to influence the product definition.

· Articulate technology strategies, anticipate challenges, and guide internal teams in evolving their architecture toward next-generation solutions.

· Define the system requirements, specifications, architectures, and interfaces for the products, ensuring alignment with customer needs, industry standards, and regulatory compliance

· Maintain a diverse and inclusive environment that attracts, develops and retains high performers.

Qualifications

· BS or MS Electrical Engineering or related field

· At least 15 years direct experience delivering systems solutions for complex embedded systems at scale.

· 8+ years of experience as a manager leading high performing engineering teams

· 5+ years of experience leading large cross functional organizations that collaborate across multiple geographies.

· Technical expert in semiconductor and embedded system solutions and platforms.

· Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to solve problems from first principles

· Well versed with embedded software development and quality processes, methodologies, tools

· Adaptable and agile with a mindset to drive innovation concurrently with execution

· Strong skills in critical thinking, decision making, problem-solving, and attention to details with a business mindset.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills.

Preferred

· Experience in NAND memory or HDD firmware engineering preferred

· Demonstrated ability to deliver end to end solutions in data storage devices preferred

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.

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