At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Software Engineer to join our team in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain and develop test scripts for our HDD Validation Team. Given the seasonal nature of test scripting demands, you will also focus on automating and optimizing our testing processes and workflows. This typically includes, but not limited to, web development or Python scripting.

• Develop and debug HDD test scripts (e.g. Java, Ruby).
• Collaborate with test engineers to enable new testing methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues within test environments, providing timely resolutions.
• Develop features for our internally self-hosted web portal (MERN-stack).
• Help maintain high service availability for our servers and equipment.
• Design and implement automation solutions to optimize the team’s workflow.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain clean, well-documented code.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates or individuals with 2 years of experience in software development.
• Passionate to pursue a career in software development and engineering.
• Eager to learn and pick up a wide variety of software-centric responsibilities.
• Willing to work on-site at our office in Petaling Jaya.

Preferred:

• Familiarity in Linux operating systems and bash scripting.
• Experience in Python programming
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Capable in multi-tasking, working across different software languages.

Skills:

• Knowledgeable in OOP programming (e.g. Java/C++)
• Solid understanding of front-end development. (e.g. React Javascript)
• Strong debugging and trouble-shooting skills
• Strong critical thinking abilities.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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