Company Description

The future. It’s on you. You & Western Digital.

We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can’t do it alone. Today’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us. Together, we’re the next big thing in data.

Western Digital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, HGST, SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™, and WD® brands.

Job 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 enterprise Hard Disk Drive Engineering. 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead architecture, design, development and deployment of innovative software that delivers competitive advantage and scales our business growth.
• Collaborate and drive engagement with related engineering and marketing functions such as platform firmware, quality, program and product management.
• Responsible to operate a stable, zero-downtime DevOps automation system. Responsible for incident management, post-mortems and business continuity.
• Align resourcing according to the organization’s strategic directions, driving clarity and ensuring success for projects.
• Lead and coach the team to deliver for success, thrive at the leading edge of innovation
• Support agile team development processes, helping to resolve roadblocks and impediments.
• Be part of the Software leadership team to ensure that program objectives and deliverables are accomplished in time.
• Hold internal and external partners and vendors accountable for their contribution to success.
• Active participation in technical discussions with architects and key technical leaders.
• Drive competence development within the team to grow team members into subject matter experts and plan for succession.
• Recruit, manage and mentor a team of developers that own full technology lifecycle from incubation to production and beyond.
• Maintain a diverse and inclusive environment that attracts, develops and retain high performers.
• Provide career development and performance coaching on a regular cadence.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelors/Masters in Engineering or related field.
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• 5 years of experience with mobile applications and back-end services software service development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Flutter, iOS, Android).
• 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role, overseeing projects, with 1-2 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Linux, open-source tools in general and open-source licensing.
• Familiar with monitoring and alerting tools. Good troubleshooting skills
• Developer platforms (e.g., APIs, tools) experience for iOS and Android development
• Experience working on cloud based services and familiar with infrastructure-as-code concepts.
• Good understanding of IT security, application security, and information security.
• Familiar with automation platforms, orchestration and infrastructure optimization
• Experience in developing and deploying servers and automate operations tasks
• Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of web development principles, best practices, and emerging trends.
• Experience with responsive design, mobile optimization, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience building and leading a team of strong and motivated engineers and mentoring them to maintain architectural vision and having a growth mindset.
• Stimulates an inspiring agile culture of trust and empowerment with a global mindset.
• Very good exposure and track record of applying DevOps principles of automation, continuous improvements, collaboration and short feedback loops in the SW development lifecycle.
• Passionate and energizing style and an ever positive, can-do attitude.
• Proven track record with complex architectural designs and getting them developed/deployed;
• Proven experience with full-stack and mobile app development and related tools and technologies.
• Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
• Relentless learner, wanting to understand the details and excited about the unknown.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.
• You'll be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys a challenge and celebrates success.

PREFERRED

• Experience with Agile approaches with proven expertise in managing product or service life cycle.
• Experience in consumer electronics or home automation.
• Experience with IoT and home automation.

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster.