Software Engineer (Apps & Firmware) at WD in San Jose, CA

Entry LevelHybridFull-timeSan Jose, CA$107k–$142k/yr

Skills

c++pythonweb developmentwindowslinuxmysqlsinglestoreamazon redshiftelasticsearchapache kafkakubernetespytorchtensorflowmachine learninglarge language models

Job Description

Summary: WD is a leading company in computer hardware, focused on powering global innovation. They are seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop software applications and data collection frameworks that enhance the performance of hard disk drives, working closely with engineering teams to automate and validate software changes. Responsibilities: - Design and build custom internal software tools that transform raw HDD development and production data into actionable insights, directly accelerating product innovation and time-to-market - Architect and develop ETL systems, web-based applications, advanced analytics and ML Models and it's pipelines that empower product engineers to make data-driven decisions and push the boundaries of storage technology - Work closely with hard disk drives and test environments, including preparing devices for validation and analysis workflows - Leverage modern frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, svelte), languages (Python, C/C++, Node.js), databases (MySQL, SingleStore, Redshift, Elasticsearch) and distributed systems (Kafka, Kubernetes) to solve complex engineering challenges and build scalable solutions - Participate actively in architecture discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions that strengthen both the codebase and your technical expertise - Create comprehensive internal documentation and guides that democratize access to your tools, multiplying your impact across the engineering organization - Thrive in an Hyrbid, fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment that values ownership, intellectual curiosity, and continuous learning—where your contributions directly influence the future of storage innovation Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled or recently completed a MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field - Strong foundation in software engineering principles with hands-on experience in C/C++, Python and web based development - Comfort working in Windows and Linux environments and both relational and non-relational databases - Completed coursework or hands-on projects involving GenAI, LLMs, or machine learning Required Skills: C++, Python, Web development, Windows, Linux, MySQL, SingleStore, Amazon Redshift, Elasticsearch, Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Machine learning, Large language models Benefits: If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws., You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned., You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance., You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan., Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan., RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards., We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.

Benefits

If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.

You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance.

You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan.

Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan.

RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.