# Director Firmware Engineering at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: 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. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000156598550?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-director-firmware-engineering/

## About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. Masters degree or relevant certification desirable. PhD or specialist or relevant certification with platform architecture highly desirable
- 10+ years of experience in embedded architecture and development
- 10+ years experience as a Embedded/Firmware technical leader
- Demonstrates a strong leadership and commitment to the result
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills (including presentation skills) across Worldwide engineers in English


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