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.

You are self-propelled to unlock the potential of data and drive a digital transformation with it. You feel insatiably curious in discovering new ways to infuse data-driven decision making into a business. You are enthralled to solve complex problems such as using AI/ML to digitize the capital allocation process for fab development at planet scale. You exemplify and continually strive to exemplify the best of your domain. You are a legacy builder who develops strategic assets that live and serve beyond you. You are a go-getter who thrives in a dynamic environment. If these represent you, then the Economics and Data Science department in the Flash Business Unit of Western Digital is looking for a Principal Engineer, Software Development, AI/ML. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exemplify as a technology thought leader for the Flash Business Unit and report to the VP, Head of Economics and Data Science.
• Mentor and lead a technical team to develop and deliver advanced Causal ML products that shape capital investments happening at planet scale.
• Be recognized as a legacy builder delivering strategic ML assets while spearheading a world class software engineering delivery process.
• Design and develop ML data pipelines to serve model insights in real-time and at scale.
• Utilize cutting edge ML techniques to develop algorithms and predictive systems used for economic planning and capital allocation; monitor & maintain such algorithms in production.
• Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders to refine requirements and define delivery for highly complex Software ML projects.
• Write efficient, reliable, maintainable, and defect-free code. Design and implement software architecture, features for meeting and exceeding business objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end design and development of machine learning solutions working in an Agile software development process.
• Be a go-getter and be technically unbounded.

REQUIRED:

• Experience training and deploying ML models in production.
• Experience with supervised, unsupervised, deep learning algorithms
• Experience in Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experienced in data intensive project lifecycle from use case framing, exploratory data analysis, model conception, development, and deployment.
• Experience in driving for successful adoption of AI/ML solutions with stakeholders.
• Exceptional ability to shape and share technical execution plans with stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of common ML and statistical techniques
• 7+ years’ experience in software architecture design, algorithms, and data structures - with deep expertise in one or more system languages such as Java, Python, Golang, C++, C#.
• 5+ years’ experience developing and deploying statistical solutions, ML models, and advanced analytics solutions.
• 5+ years’ experience in ETL, and Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, etc. with demonstrable proficiency in Relational Databases and SQL.
• Bachelor’s degree, in Computer Science, ML, or a related quantitative field.

PREFERRED:

• Working knowledge in deep learning with different NN architectures like CNN, RNN, LSTM with proficiency with at least one deep learning framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, etc.
• 10+ years’ experience in software architecture design, algorithms, and data structures - with deep expertise in one or more system languages such as Java, Python, Golang, C++, C#.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, ML, or a related quantitative field.

SKILLS:

• Strong problem solving & decision-making.
• Strong knowledge in data analytics, big data technologies, ETL, data structure, and ML.
• Good knowledge in system language such as Java, Python, Golang, C++, C#, Rust, etc.
• Good technical communication skills to convey complex ideas and execution plans.
• Good software project management, decision making and adaptability/flexibility.
• Ability and desire to coach, mentor, and teach those around.

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.

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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 Virgin Pulse Program; 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.