About the Role
You'll design and ship embedded firmware that powers enterprise storage products—writing C/C++ code that directly impacts how data centers and cloud infrastructure perform. Join an early career program to learn the technology stack, deliver real features, and work alongside seasoned firmware engineers.
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded system components following industry-standard engineering practices and methodologies.
- Ensure firmware quality through testing, debugging, and code validation prior to customer release.
- Investigate and resolve host-level and performance-related issues at the initial stage of detection.
- Work with senior firmware developers to integrate code changes, participate in reviews, and understand end-to-end product development.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and independently deliver production-ready solutions after onboarding.
Compensation
An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs. The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future. If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned. You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Why this role matters
You'll design and ship embedded firmware that powers enterprise storage products—writing C/C++ code that directly impacts how data centers and cloud infrastructure perform. Join our structured Early Career program where you'll learn our stack, deliver real features, and work alongside experienced firmware engineers.
Additional Information
The company adheres to equal employment opportunity principles and does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other legally protected traits. Harassment based on these characteristics is strictly prohibited. Policies apply to all employment stages. Compliance follows the 'Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal' guidelines. Pay transparency details are accessible online. Diversity and inclusion are prioritized to reflect global customer and community needs. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request via jobs.accommodations@wdc.com, including details about the accommodation and job requisition number. The anticipated application deadline is 04/30/2026, though it may close earlier if the position is filled. This date will be updated if necessary.
Notice To Candidates
The company and its subsidiaries never request payment during the application or hiring process. Any such request should be reported immediately to the Ethics Helpline or via compliance@wdc.com.
Other
- Application deadline: 04/30/2026 (subject to change if role is filled earlier)
- Equal opportunity employer: Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, and other protected characteristics
- Accommodations available: Contact jobs.accommodations@wdc.com for disability-related accommodations during application or hiring process
- No payment required: WD does not request payment as a condition for applying or receiving an offer
- Pay transparency policy available at: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
- EEOC rights information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
