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.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our organization in San Jose, CA or Irvine, CA, United States. In this role, you will lead the US HDD servo firmware development team responsible for the strategic vision and execution of the servo subsystem firmware architecture to enable next-generation HDD products with multiple concurrent data streams and multi-actuator control. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent degree and professional experience
- 10+ years of professional experience in embedded architecture and development, with a specific focus on real-time control, storage technology, or related servo control applications
- 5+ years of experience in senior technical leadership roles, demonstrating strong leadership and a consistent commitment to delivering results
- Proficiency in digital signal processing and real-time systems development
- Demonstrated experience with FPGA and/or ASIC design for embedded applications
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Senior Manager, Servo Firmware Engineering Location: San Jose, CA or Irvine, CA,
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to join our organization in San Jose, CA or Irvine, CA, United States. In this role, you will lead the US HDD servo firmware development team responsible for the strategic vision and execution of the servo subsystem firmware architecture to enable next-generation HDD products with multiple concurrent data streams and multi-actuator control. You will be accountable for defining a coherent, scalable platform strategy that balances technical feasibility with economic viability across program schedules, power envelopes, and cost constraints.
· Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders — including SoC architecture, recording systems, and manufacturing teams — to define and implement HDD servo firmware encompassing real-time motion control, parameter management, microarchitecture, instruction set architecture, and associated toolchains.
- Facilitate and participate in team meetings and lead firmware and associated tooling development, maintaining clear and sufficient communication for a geographically distributed international development team to support...
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