Manager Software Development Engineering Test development Validation NAND 10 Years

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 

As senior manager you will grow and manage a highly achieving team developing and operating a variety of business critical development and CI/CD tools and work closely with IT in coordinating the infrastructure needs for continuous automation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and lead cross functional teams in the Test development/Validation of eHDD (OptiNAND).Experience in architecting & implementation of white box/grey/ Blackbox Tests and Validation. Products with a special emphasis on key technologies (Simulation NAND etc) qualification testing and processes.

Primary Responsibility to lead team owns DVT Device Verifications Test Development which include Directed test and Random workload test development and Validation.

Software engineering and disciplines in design development test sourcecode management and CI/CD practices.

Experience in Test/Validation of complex software/firmware systems hardware products.

Active participation in technical discussions with architects and key technical leaders.

Ensure that program objectives and deliverables are accomplished in a timely fashion to meet product ramp requirements and build contingency plans.

Support agile team Test development processes and Validation helping to resolve roadblocks and impediments.

Measure and monitor the quality and progress of the work of the team and adjust accordingly

Hire coach and manage staff as needed. Provide career development and performance coaching.

Collaborate with peer managers to lead broader organizational initiatives

Create a team culture that supports open communication collaboration across teams and across sitesand empowerment to employees.

Having knowledge of multiple testframeworks to architect and devise validation efficiencies

Exposure to TDD would be preferred provided knowledge is applied in realworld implementation

Having worked in SaFE would be a plus

Proven track record of contributions to Innovation and newage technology adoption (ML AI).

Qualifications :

REQUIRED 

• Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field with 912 years experience.

  At least 12 years of experience in a management or technical lead role.

  Hands on experience in Python/C/C# object oriented programming skills.       

   Working Knowledge of any NAND product is a plus.

  Low level firmware/software debug skills and any storage protocols SAS SATA UFS NVMe are a plus.

  Experience building and leading a team of strong and motivated engineers and mentoring them to maintain architectural vision and having a growth mindset.

  Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving dynamic environment.

  Balanced technical and business mindset with great attention to detail and an ever positive cando attitude.

  We are looking for not just a manager but a firmware test expert and exceptional team leader who is able to analyse and breakdown complex design problems and provide roadmap of solutions and guide the team.

  Demonstrate use of outofbox thinking for creative solutions to highly sticky problems.

  You have excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication.

  Stimulates an inspiring agile culture of trust and empowerment with a global mindset.

  Youll be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys a challenge and celebrates success.

  Preferred

  Experience in Test development & Validation across one of these areas; Memory/Firmware/Storage/Simulation

  Hands on experience in Python/C/C# object oriented programming skills.                      Working Knowledge of any NAND product is a plus.

  Low level firmware/software debug skills and any storage protocols SAS SATA UFS NVMe are a plus.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime