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Principal Software Development Engineer – Apps
Location
China
Posted
123 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Principal Software Development Engineer – Apps
Western Digital
• Work with external customer and internal teams to the design and development of enterprise HDD and its storage applications • 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 on the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and frameworks to enhance our development capabilities
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in modern Datacenters and Storage Systems or Linux Kernel settings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript
- Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
- Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
- Expertise in performance optimization and scalability design for high-traffic applications or cloud applications
- Proven team player
- Strong project management skills and experience in driving technical initiatives
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development
- Flexible work arrangements
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