Technologist Test Engineering - System Test ( NVME , NVMEOF, Automation, PCIe, Ethernet) 14+ Years , Bangalore

Western Digital is seeking a Technologist Test Engineer for System Test in Bangalore. This full-time role involves ensuring product functionality and customer requirements are met through sound test engineering principles. The successful candidate will own product validation, define and execute test plans, lead failure analysis, and perform performance characterization. The role requires expertise in networking, storage technologies like NVME/NVMEOF, automation, and various security protocols, contributing to a brighter, smarter future with Western Digital's data-centric solutions.

Must Have

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Ethernet Storage/Networking.
• Proficiency in Networking protocols and Storage NVME.
• Programming experience utilizing Python or other scripting languages.
• Ability to use sound test engineering principles to ensure product meets functional and customer requirements.
• Ownership of product validation, including test plan definition, execution, and primary lead in failure analysis.
• Primary lead in performing performance characterization of product and tracking down anomalies.
• Contribution to overall test schedule development.
• Writing test plans for new product features, generating test matrices, and test reports.
• Defining new tests based on customer feedback and defect fixes.
• Execution of existing/regression test cases during the entire product development cycle.
• Close collaboration with system test, hardware, ASIC, and firmware engineers to improve test methodology.
• Configuration of customer hardware and software systems and troubleshooting problems.
• Maintenance of customer and test equipment to current revision.
• Comfortable instrumenting changes in Linux Kernel.
• Expert guidance for Automation and Script reviews.
• Experience with Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Download, Secure Debug, Authentication, Attestation, Data in Flight Encryption (IPsec, TLS 1.3, Asymmetric, Symmetric, Quantum-safe Cryptography).

Good to Have

• Secure development process
• Penetration testing experience

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Using sound test engineering principles, knowledge of the product and technology to ensure the product meets functional and customer requirements and is ready to ship on schedule
• Owns product validation regarding test plan definition, test plan execution, and primary lead in failure analysis
• Primary lead in performing performance characterization of product and tracking down any observed anomalies
• Contributes to overall test schedule development
• Writes the test plans for new product features, generates test matrices, test reports, and other relevant test documentation that is required for flawless program execution
• Defines new tests based on customer feedback and defect fixes
• Executes existing/regression test cases for the project during the entire product development cycle
• Works closely with the other system test, hardware, ASIC and firmware engineers to improve test methodology and develop new tests and new strategies
• Configures customer hardware and software systems; troubleshoot problems to get to root cause
• Maintains customer and test equipment to current revision
• Comfortable instrumenting changes in Linux Kernel
• Be an expert Guide for Automation, Script reviews
• Experience with the below:
• Secure Boot
• Secure Firmware Download
• Secure Debug
• Authentication
• Attestation
• Data in Flight Encryption
• IPsec, in Transport and Tunnel mode
• Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3
• Asymmetric (Public-Private key) Cryptography
• Symmetric Cryptography (i.e. AES-GCM)
• Quantum-safe (Post-Quantum) Cryptography

Bonus for:

• Secure development process
• Penetration testing experience

Qualifications

MUST POSSES THESE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science, other related discipline.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Ethernet Storage/Networking
• Networking protocols, Storage NVME
• Programming experience utilizing Python, or other scripting languages

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Secure Boot
• Secure Firmware Download
• Secure Debug
• Authentication
• Attestation
• Data in Flight Encryption
• IPsec, in Transport and Tunnel mode
• Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3
• Asymmetric (Public-Private key) Cryptography

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com.