WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

The WD University (Early Career) Recruitment team is hiring a Senior Recruiter focused on hiring early career talent.

As a Senior University Recruiter, you will partner with both hiring managers and our core university partners to support university recruitment experience.

Recruitment

You will be a key partner to help identify and hire university talent as a brand ambassador for Western Digital. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Full life-cycle recruitment for new college graduates and interns across multiple functions, including: building the talent pipeline, interviews, and offers 
• Developing strong university partnerships to proactively build a pipeline of new college grads and interns for existing and future needs of the organization    
• Promoting our Western Digital brand throughout the recruitment cycle
• Communicate fearlessly to build trust; you will bring a strong perspective that inspires and motivates hiring partners and candidates
• Collaborate amongst teammates and cross functional teams to meet deadlines and achieve goals
• Ability to travel during peak recruiting cycles
• Support recruitment programs which help define and provide a comprehensive university experience
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to define an all-encompassing candidate experience
• Developing presentations and reports

• Minimum of 5+ years of demonstrated relevant experience - previous experience in university/campus recruiting preferred
• Creative, self-motivated, self-learner with superior teamwork skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work on the resolution of any issue and to interact with various interdepartmental engineering and support organizations
• Demonstrated project driving skills, capable of managing projects with set milestones and timeline
• Ability to execute with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications 

WD 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.

WD 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 [email protected] 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.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].