# HDD Servo Processing Subsystem Architecture Lead 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: Senior
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000152237144
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-hdd-servo-processing-subsystem-architecture-lead-2/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced HDD Servo Processing Subsystem Architecture Lead to join our organization in San Jose, CA, United States. In this pivotal role, you will drive the strategic vision and execution of the servo real-time compute platform architecture—encompassing firmware architecture, instruction set architecture (ISA), and SoC microarchitecture—to enable next-generation HDD products with multiple concurrent data streams and multi-actuator control.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent degree and professional experience
- Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., in embedded systems, real-time architecture) desirable
- PhD or specialist certification with demonstrated expertise in real-time, multi-core computing platform architecture highly desirable
- 10+ years of professional experience in embedded architecture and development, with specific focus on real-time control, storage technology, or related servo control applications
- 5+ years of experience as a project technical leader or in senior technical leadership roles, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to delivering results
- Deep expertise in digital signal processing and real-time systems development