Western Digital is hiring โ€“ Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Embedded) โ€“ Bangalore Hallmark Office (IBS)

Latest Job Updates โ€“ July 2025

Western Digital, a global innovator in storage solutions powering iconic techโ€”from gaming platforms to cloud systemsโ€”seeks fresh BE/BTech graduates for its Embedded Engineer role in Bengaluru. This full-time, on-site position offers a chance to write firmware for enterprise storage products using C/C++ in FPGA and simulator environments. Working within agile scrum teams, you’ll contribute to design, development, and delivery of technologies with interfaces such as SAS, SATA, and PCIeโ€”playing a central role in the lifecycle of cutting-edge data systems.


Job Overview

  • Role: Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Embedded)
  • Company: Western Digital
  • Location: Bangalore Hallmark Office (IBS), Bengaluru, India
  • Experience Required: 0โ€“1 year (Freshers, 2025 pass-outs)
  • Education: BE/BTech in CS, CE, EE, EC or equivalent; minimum CGPA 7.5 preferred
  • Salary: Not Disclosed (Glassdoor estimates entry-level embedded salary range around โ‚น3.8Lโ€“โ‚น29L per year)
  • Slug: engineer-embedded-software-developer-western-digital

Job Description

In this role, you’ll develop firmware using C/C++ in diverse environments like FPGA and simulators for eHDD/NAND storage products. Working as part of a scrum team, you’ll contribute to full-stack embedded firmware developmentโ€”designing, implementing, and debugging data paths, algorithms, drivers, and data structures. Youโ€™ll also produce design documentation, work across hardware and software layers (including RAID and OS platforms like Windows and Linux), and stay agile through iteration cycles.


Candidate Profile

Key Skills:

  • Strong programming ability in C, C++, and algorithms
  • Excellent problem-solving, system design, and complexity analysis skills
  • Rapid adaptability to new technologies and codebases
  • Strong communication and collaborative spirit in agile teams

Preferred Profile:

  • Familiarity with microcontroller architectures (ARM/ARC) and embedded systems
  • Background or interest in storage technologies (HDD, Flash, non-volatile memory)

About Western Digital

Western Digital is a global leader in providing reliable data storage technologyโ€”from HDDs to Flash and cloud platforms. As the backbone behind key digital services, the company fosters innovation and problem-solving across regions and brands like SanDiskยฎ and WDยฎ. Fresh grads will find a dynamic culture where firmware engineering drives future-readiness.


How to Apply

  • Tailor your resume to highlight embedded system projects, C/C++ proficiency, and problem-solving skills.
  • Apply through Western Digitalโ€™s official careers portal (template includes internal link).
  • DM us on Telegram or WhatsApp for the application link.