Full-Time Principal Engineer, Software Development, Full Stack

You are self-propelled to unlock the potential of data and drive a digital transformation with it. You are insatiably curious in discovering new ways to infuse data-driven decision making into a business. You are enthralled to solve complex problems such as using software solutions to digitize the capital allocation process for fab development at planet scale. You exemplify and continually strive to exemplify the best of your domain. You are a legacy builder who develops strategic assets that live and serve beyond you. You are a go-getter who thrives in a dynamic environment. If these represent you, then the Economics and Data Science department in the Flash Business Unit of Western Digital is looking for a Principal Engineer, Software Development, Full Stack. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exemplify as a strong Full Stack Software Engineer for the Flash Business Unit.  
• Write efficient, reliable, maintainable, and defect-free code. Design and implement software to meet and exceed business objectives. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver innovative software solutions to address user requirements. 
• Participate and contribute to software development practices such as spec and code review. 
• Remain insatiably curious about emerging technologies and incorporate them into your software development practices. 
• Exhibit adaptability and flexibility in handling evolving project requirements and technology landscapes. 
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and decision-making capabilities to address complex technical challenges. 
• Proactively identify and implement effective software solutions to ensure project success. 
• Be a go-getter and be technically unbounded. 

REQUIRED:

• Strong technical leadership in driving projects from start to finish and demonstrating the ability to lead a team in designing, architecting, and implementing application solutions for internal or external users. 
• Experience in Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). 
• Experience in DevOps including developing and managing CI/CD pipelines. 
• Experience in developing application software through its lifecycle from use case framing, prototyping, development, and containerized deployment. 
• Exceptional ability to shape and share technical execution plans with stakeholders. 
• 5+ years’ experience in software development, algorithms, and data structures with a strong proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Golang, Ruby, C++, C#. 
• 5+ years’ experience in web application development using cross-platform technologies, like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Vue, React, Angular) / TypeScript. 
• Experience with transactional databases such as MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. 
• Experience with RESTful, GraphQL, or other APIs. 
• Bachelor’s degree, in Computer Science, or a related field. 

PREFERRED:

• 8+ years’ experience in software design/architecture/development, algorithms, and data structures practitioner expertise in one or more system languages such as Java, Python, Golang, C++, C#. 
• Demonstrable catalogue of full-stack application development exhibiting necessary proficiency in paradigms such as microservices, containerization, synchronous & asynchronous messaging, event-driven architecture.  
• Master's degree, in Computer Science, or a related field. 

SKILLS: 

• Strong problem solving & decision-making. 
• Strong knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JS (Node.js, React, Angular). 
• Strong knowledge of system language such as Java, Python, Golang, C++, C#, Rust, etc. 
• Good software development, decision making, and adaptability/flexibility. 
• Working knowledge of data analytics, big data technologies, and ETL.