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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, organize, and clean large datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to understand data patterns, identify trends, and uncover valuable insights.
• Create new features or transform existing ones to improve model performance and predictive accuracy.
• Build, train, and evaluate machine learning models (e.g., regression, classification, clustering) to address specific business problems.
• Communicate findings through clear and effective data visualizations, using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn).
• Creating the server-side logic using programming languages like Python, Java, or Node.js. This focuses on data processing, business rules, and interaction with databases.
• Designing and building APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that facilitate communication between the front-end and back-end components, and potentially external systems.
•  Implementing unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to identify and fix bugs throughout the development process.
• Deploying the application to a production environment and maintaining its functionality by fixing bugs, adding new features, and ensuring security updates
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as data engineers, business analysts, and decision-makers to understand requirements and deliver insights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, IT, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent fields.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science such as Python. Additionally, proficient in using data science tools and frameworks.
• Data analysts need strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets, extract meaningful insights, and machine learning implementation. This includes the ability to identify trends, patterns, and correlations within the data.
• Working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases and big data platforms, esp. MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL.
• Can written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Able to work and communicate well with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

Additional Information

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.