Staff Engineer, Development Engineering

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staff Engineer, for DOE (Characterization), is responsible for characterization of next generation Head technology design evaluations in terms of planning, analysis and preparing detailed reports highlighting actual and accurate conclusions. The job requires cross-functional work as you will be working with teams such as planning, process, test and design teams worldwide.

All evaluations will be aligned to both Wafer design roadmap, Back End Technology roadmap and product timeline.

• Provide comprehensive assessment of DOE evaluation results.
• Review DOE evaluations request in detail and ensure test data plan is aligned to objective of the evaluation.
• Qualify all new evaluation test data sets and verify data integrity prior to summary report publication.
• Provide actual, accurate conclusions of the evaluation.
• Ensure timely publication of evaluation 1st level reports adhered to the overall cycle time commit by program management (PM) team.
• Conduct experiments together with process/test/PM/design teams in case of any anomalies in the results.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• At least 5+ years of experience in the HDD industry is preferred. Experience in Electronics or semiconductors will be considered.

Additional Information

#LI-KS2 

WD 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.

WD 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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.