Applications Engineer
WD
Irvine, CA0–2 yrs15m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OnboardingStatisticsStakeholder managementBusiness analysisPython
- Nice to have
- Embedded systems
- Work
- On-site in Irvine
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Business analysis17%Stakeholder management15%Statistics8%Onboarding1%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
WD is seeking a detail-oriented engineer to be a part of the HDD validation team. You will play a critical role in ensuring drives meet the highest standards for reliability, performance, and compatibility across different drive platforms. This role is part of WD's early career development program, ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career, receiving foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop comprehensive test plans to identify firmware bugs, performance regressions, and reliability issues across different drive platforms and customer configurations.
- Identify and request necessary hardware and lab resources to support validation efforts.
- Coordinate test infrastructure and tool requirements.
- Partner with firmware developers and project team members to align on test priorities, validate fixes, and drive resolution of critical issues.
- Execute test cases, analyze failures using diagnostic tools, document root causes, and track issues through resolution with clear traceability.
- Facilitate test result reviews with engineering teams, present findings to stakeholders, and drive issue resolution.
- Contribute to process improvements, automation opportunities, and test coverage enhancements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with HDD firmware testing.
- Experience with test planning and defect tracking.
- Experience with scripting/automation tools (Python, shell scripts, AI, or similar).