Company Description

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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

As a Data Scientist, you will engage with Digital Innovation initiatives that harness 4th industrial revolution (4IR) technologies. Your responsibilities involve developing advanced analytics tools and machine learning models, to derive and unlock significant business value from data insights. A commitment to continual learning is essential, as is the ability to apply ever-evolving innovative technologies to enhance manufacturing operations and achieve strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with a global team of data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, and various engineering professionals to innovate data science solutions enhancing productivity and operational metrics.
• Employ techniques from various disciplines, such as mathematics, statistics, machine learning, deep learning, and engineering, to discover insightful patterns.
• Engage in high-impact projects across all manufacturing sectors, formulating data-driven solutions.
• Develop and mature ideas from conception to application, including preparing data, building models, developing user-friendly applications, and integrating with existing systems.
• Analyze diverse scientific data, including sensor logs, imagery, signal types, manufacturing processes, and ERP/MES data, to derive actionable analytics.
• Design, prototype, and implement machine learning models and algorithms targeting specific challenges in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, and Distribution.
• Possess a solid grasp of business strategy to shape a clear vision for data science initiatives.
• Create, optimize, and apply predictive models to understand or forecast business outcomes.
• Generate and present data visualizations and business insights effectively.
• Develop and program software, often working with vast datasets from various sources, including IoT devices and sensors.
• Interpret significant insights from extensive data sources and articulate findings to product, service, and business leaders to drive product improvements.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Statistics, Physics, or a closely related field. A Master's Degree is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant industry experience in Analytics/Data Science.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with Big Data platforms and implementing solutions on cloud services like AWS.
• Solid foundation in applied statistics, statistical modeling, and experience with machine learning algorithms.
• Experience with data processing using Hadoop or similar MapReduce paradigms and associated query languages such as Hive or Presto.
• Demonstrated ability to work with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources.
• Proficient in at least one programming language relevant to data science (e.g., Python, R).
• Strong communication, analytical and creative problem-solving skills

PREFERED: 

• Experience of developing cutting-edge ML/AI technologies, such as Large Language Model (LLM) and Generative AI.
• Full stack development experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of front-end languages (HTML/CSS, JavaScript and jQuery) and frameworks/libraries (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Familiarity with a CI/CD pipeline.
• Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker, and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Understanding of session management, and knowledge of security practices.
• Familiarity with code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Ability to implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.