Join Western Digital: Senior Data Scientist (New Grad, Master’s)

At Western Digital, we are driving global innovation and advancing technology to turn the impossible into reality. Our mission is to empower individuals with the right technology to achieve extraordinary feats.

About Us

Western Digital is a company full of problem solvers dedicated to innovation. Our legacy includes technology that made historic events like the moon landing possible. We are a key partner to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing organizations. From enhancing cutting-edge gaming platforms to enabling smarter and more connected cities and vehicles, and powering major data centers, Western Digital is building a brighter, smarter future.

If you've recently enjoyed streaming shows, engaged on social media, or shopped online, chances are Western Digital was part of your experience. We provide the backbone for many digital platforms, and our flash memory cards are trusted to capture life's precious moments.

Our extensive portfolio includes technologies, storage devices, and platforms for both businesses and consumers. Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk®, and WD® brands offer data-centric solutions to meet a variety of needs.

Role Overview: Senior Data Scientist

We are seeking a talented Senior Data Scientist to join our team. You will collaborate across IT, Engineering, Operations, and Analytics, becoming the subject matter expert for driving business success through advanced analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to ideate, develop, demonstrate, and deploy end-to-end analytics solutions with a focus on machine learning, optimization, forecasting, and statistical methods.
• Leverage your strong knowledge of SQL, Python, and key mathematical and statistical concepts to solve business problems.
• Apply traditional supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods, including deep learning techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• In-depth understanding of statistics, SQL, and Python.
• Experience with traditional and deep learning methods.

Preferred

• Proficiency in additional analytics languages such as Java, Scala, Rust, R, HTML/CSS/JS.
• Experience in NLP, LLM, machine vision, graph analysis, or video analytics.
• Familiarity with version control systems like git.
• Experience with Agile project management.
• Knowledge of cloud services from AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-cultural teams.
• A strong passion for learning and the ability to adapt quickly.
• Keen analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Diversity & Inclusion at Western Digital

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We believe that representing the diversity of our customers and communities within our company leads to the best outcomes for everyone. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels a sense of belonging, respect, and the ability to contribute.

We are also dedicated to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [email protected], detailing your specific accommodation request along with the job title and requisition number.

Company: Western Digital

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist (New Grad, Master’s)