Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Western Digital is hiring a Principal Engineer Test Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Lead validation efforts for firmware and storage subsystems, including automated testing processes.
  • Validate storage servers, arrays, JBODs, JBOFs, NAS, and SAN systems.
  • Demonstrate deep understanding of SAS, SCSI, and PCIe protocols, including trace analysis for SAS, Ethernet, and PCIe interfaces.
  • Apply expertise in Secure Boot and Secure Firmware Download mechanisms.
  • Possess practical experience with SSD technologies and debugging methodologies.
  • Exhibit strong proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems, including diagnosing and resolving system-level issues.
  • Analyze interactions between hardware and software components.
  • Install and configure diverse hardware and software setups.
  • Verify reported bugs and lead resolution efforts to closure.

Other

The company adheres to equal opportunity employment practices and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Harassment based on these traits is strictly prohibited. Compliance includes adherence to the 'Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal' guidelines, and a pay transparency policy is accessible.

Other

Diversity is central to company culture, with a commitment to reflecting the global customer and community base internally. Inclusion of varied perspectives is seen as key to achieving optimal outcomes for employees, the organization, customers, and society. An environment of belonging, respect, and contribution is fostered to enable individual and collective success.

Other

Applicants with disabilities are supported through reasonable accommodations during the hiring process and careers website navigation. Requests should be sent to jobs.accommodations@wdc.com with a description of the needed accommodation, along with the job title and requisition number for the applied position.

Other

The expected application deadline is June 10, 2026, approximately three months from posting. The company reserves the right to close the application period earlier if a suitable candidate is hired. If no hire is made by the anticipated deadline, the posting may be extended and updated accordingly.

Required Skills
Operating Systems
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Western Digital
Western Digital builds, sells, and provides data storage solutions including hard drives, solid-state drives, and flash memory products.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category qa_testing
Posted 3 months ago