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# Engineer, Firmware Engineering

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Full-time Software Engineering 

Listed on Western Digital’s official careers site. Posted August 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000141840689-engineer-firmware-engineering)

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## Job description

### ESSENTIAL DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI (continuous improvement). Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python. Deliver cutting-edge storage products with SAS, SATA, PCIE interfaces. Collaborate and design solutions for the challenging yet unique problems across hardware and software platforms, including servers, RAID, and various operating systems (Windows and Linux).

Participate in planning and coordinating significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusion. Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development.

### PREFERRED

Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems and RTOS desired. Knowledge in SAS, SATA and PCIE interface. Experience in the use of bus analyzers, emulators and other firmware debugging tools is a plus. Comfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Be fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys challenges and celebrates successes.

### SKILLS

Good command of English communication Possess data analytics skillset such as machine learning. Knowledge of C/C++, object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, and algorithms. Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies. Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments. High degree of problem-solving skills, solutions-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.

## Qualifications

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Aug 6, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 73 days
- Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000141840689-engineer-firmware-engineering)

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