Western Digital

Data Storage

PrincipleSoftwareDevelopmentEngineer(Apps)

Shanghai, Shanghai, China FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principle Software Development Engineer (Apps) at Western Digital. Skills: Software Development, Linux Kernel, Datacenters, Storage Systems. Work with multifunction teams. deliver enterprise HDD”

What You'll Achieve.

meet these usage demands

Industry & Context.

Data Storage
Problems you'll solve

problem solvers; analytical and problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related, 8+ years of experience in software development, at least 3 years in modern Datacenters and Storage Systems or Linux Kernel settings, Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript, understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices, Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms (e. g. , AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices architecture, Proficiency in Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, Expertise in performance optimization, scalability design for high-traffic applications or cloud applications, project management skills

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related, Linux Kernel, modern Datacenters and Storage Systems

What You'll Do.

Work with multifunction teams

deliver enterprise HDD

Provide technical leadership

mentorship to development teams

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

define product roadmaps

implement technical strategies

Develop deep understanding of Linux Kernel

Develop deep understanding of modern Datacenters

Develop deep understanding of Storage Systems

Establish best practices for HDD usage

define best performance tuning

Drive continuous improvement in quality

Work on evaluation of new technologies

Work on adoption of new frameworks

Participate in technical decision-making

Stay current with industry trends

recommend innovative solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with external customer and internal teams; Work with multifunction teams and people; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

driving technical initiatives

Full Job 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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™ brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Software Development Apps to join our innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will work with external customer and internal teams to the design and development of enterprise HDD and its storage applications, driving technical excellence and innovation across our organization. * Work with multifunction teams and people to deliver enterprise HDD and its storage applications to China customers * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement product roadmaps and technical strategies * Develop deep understanding of Linux Kernel and modern Datacenters and Storage Systems, Establish best practices for HDD usage and define best performance tuning to meet these usage demands * Drive continuous improvement in quality * Work

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