Hardware Engineer

Hardware EngineerWD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That's where we come in. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn't theoretical work. It's real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We're looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let's shape the future of data.This posting supports current and anticipated early-career hiring needs. Applying allows our recruiting team to consider you for opportunities that align with your qualifications, preferences, and availability. An immediate opening or interview is not guaranteed.Where are these roles located? You'll have the opportunity to work with teams in:Colorado Springs, ColoradoIrvine, CaliforniaLongmont, ColoradoFremont, CaliforniaRochester, MinnesotaSan Jose, CaliforniaJob DescriptionASIC EngineeringDesign the silicon powering the future of data storage.As an ASIC Engineer, you'll help create the custom chips that power next-generation hard disk drives (HDDs). Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to digital design, verification, simulation, and optimization to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient products at global scale.What you'll doDesign and verify ASIC architectures and digital logicBuild simulations and validate complex hardware designsSupport the ASIC development lifecycle—from architecture through synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closureOptimize performance, power, and reliabilityCollaborate across hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teamsTechnologies you'll use ASIC Design • RTL • Verilog/SystemVerilog • Digital Logic • Verification • Simulation • Timing Analysis • Low-Power DesignWhy you'll love this roleHelp build technology that stores the world's data.Learn from experienced semiconductor engineers.Work on cutting-edge silicon development.Solve challenging engineering problems with cross-functional teams.Build highly transferable chip design skills.Hardware Development EngineeringBuild the hardware behind the world's data.As a Hardware Development Engineer, you'll help develop the technologies that make modern data storage faster, more reliable, and higher capacity. You'll design, prototype, validate, and improve hardware while solving real engineering challenges alongside multidisciplinary teams.What you'll doDesign and develop electronic hardware and magnetic recording systemsCreate validation strategies and automated test solutionsPerform reliability, stress, and performance testingAnalyze circuit boards, processors, sensors, and other hardware componentsImprove products from prototype through manufacturingTechnologies you'll use Electronics • PCB Design • Signal Integrity • Hardware Validation • Reliability Engineering • Test Engineering • Data AnalysisWhy you'll love this roleDesign products used around the world.Work with advanced recording technologies.Gain hands-on laboratory experience.Collaborate with experts across multiple engineering disciplines.See your designs move from concept to production.Firmware EngineeringBring hardware to life through software.As a Firmware Engineer, you'll develop the embedded software that controls advanced storage devices. You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, building reliable, high-performance firmware that enables world-class products.What you'll doDesign, develop, and debug embedded firmwareWrite software in C, C++, Assembly, and other low-level languagesIntegrate firmware with analog and digital hardwareTroubleshoot hardware-software interactionsImprove system performance, functionality, and reliabilityTechnologies you'll use Embedded Systems • C • C++ • Assembly • RTOS • Hardware Interfaces • Firmware Validation • DebuggingWhy you'll love this roleBuild software that directly controls hardware.Solve complex engineering challenges.Work closely with both hardware and software engineers.Learn how products operate at the lowest level.Develop highly sought-after embedded systems skills.Systems Design & Integration EngineeringConnect hardware and software into complete products.As a Systems Design & Integration Engineer, you'll bring together hardware, firmware, and software to create reliable, high-performing storage systems. You'll solve integration challenges and ensure every subsystem works seamlessly together.What you'll doDefine system requirements and technical specificationsIntegrate hardware, firmware, and software componentsCoordinate subsystem development across engineering teamsTroubleshoot complex system-level issuesImprove product performance, compatibility, and reliabilityTechnologies you'll use Systems Engineering • Integration • Validation • Root Cause Analysis • Product Development • Cross-Functional EngineeringWhy you'll love this roleWork across multiple engineering disciplines.Understand how complete products come together.Solve challenging integration problems.Gain broad technical exposure.Build systems-level engineering expertise.Mechanical Design EngineeringEngineer the mechanics behind breakthrough technology.As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll design the precision mechanical systems that support advanced storage products. From concept through manufacturing, you'll help create innovative, reliable, and manufacturable solutions.What you'll doDesign mechanical components, assemblies, and packagingDevelop prototypes and evaluate new conceptsPerform engineering analysis and design validationConduct testing to improve performance and reliabilityPartner with manufacturing teams to prepare products for productionTechnologies you'll use CAD • Mechanical Design • Product Development • Prototype Testing • Design Validation • Manufacturing EngineeringWhy you'll love this roleTurn ideas into real products.Design precision mechanical systems.Build and test prototypes.Collaborate across engineering teams.See your designs manufactured at scale.Equipment EngineeringBuild smarter manufacturing.As an Equipment Engineer, you'll optimize the advanced manufacturing equipment used to build world-class storage technology. You'll improve equipment performance, increase reliability, and help solve complex production challenges.What you'll doInstall, upgrade, and optimize manufacturing equipmentImprove equipment uptime, reliability, and process performanceInvestigate equipment failures and implement corrective actionsDevelop preventive maintenance strategiesPartner with manufacturing and process engineers to drive continuous improvementTechnologies you'll use Automation • Manufacturing Engineering • Preventive Maintenance • Root Cause Analysis • Reliability Engineering • Continuous ImprovementWhy you'll love this roleWork with advanced manufacturing technology.Solve real-world production challenges.Improve efficiency through engineering.Learn automation and industrial systems.Help build products used around the world.System-on-Chip (SoC) EngineeringDesign the brains behind next-generation storage technology.As a System-on-Chip (SoC) Engineer, you'll