Senior Technologist, Firmware Engineering

Western Digital

15 - 20 years

20 - 25 Lacs

bengaluru

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c++ communication protocols embedded systems architecture power management thermal pcie silicon firmware ftl

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

As a Senior Technologist, you will lead the architectural strategy and provide deep technical guidance across multiple firmware domains:

Host-Side Architecture:
Architect the host-facing firmware stack, including high-speed protocols like PCIe and NVMe.
Flash Translation Layer (FTL):
Guide the design and optimization of the FTL for high-bandwidth, low-latency performance.
Back-End Architecture:
Lead the firmware for managing the flash memory, including algorithms for ECC, wear-leveling, and garbage collection.
Low-Level Drivers & Bring-Up:
Own the architecture of low-level drivers for silicon peripherals (DDR, PLLs, etc.) and lead the initial chip bring-up.
Power Management:
Design and implement intelligent power management firmware, including dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) and thermal management.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
Collaborate with hardware, software, and silicon teams to ensure a cohesive, high-performing end-to-end system.

Qualifications

Experience:
15+ years of hands-on experience in firmware or embedded systems development, with a proven track record of shipping complex products.
Expert-Level C/C++:
Master-level proficiency in C/C++ and a deep understanding of embedded systems architecture.
Flash Expertise:
Extensive knowledge of
NAND flash memory
and firmware algorithms for flash management (FTL, wear-leveling, garbage collection).
High-Speed Interfaces:
Strong background in high-speed communication protocols like
PCIe and NVMe
.
System-Level Knowledge:
Deep understanding of silicon bring-up, low-level drivers, and on-chip peripherals.
Leadership:
Proven experience as a technical leader or architect, capable of mentoring and guiding a team.
Education:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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