Western Digital · 1 month ago
AI Researcher
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestern Digital is a company that powers global innovation through advanced data storage technologies. They are seeking an AI Researcher to evaluate how artificial intelligence can enhance processes and productivity within the Sales and Marketing organization, focusing on identifying AI-driven opportunities and advising on implementation strategies.
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Responsibilities
Conduct research on AI and machine learning capabilities that can support Sales and Marketing goals such as cost reduction, lead generation, funnel optimization, and workflow automation
Analyze current organizational processes and identify high-ROI opportunities for AI intervention
Evaluate and score potential automation or optimization projects based on feasibility, cost, impact, and data readiness
Partner closely with developers, analysts, and system owners to translate research findings into actionable system enhancements
Create research briefs, business cases, and recommendation documents for leadership
Propose frameworks for automated lead scoring, customer segmentation, predictive insights, content generation workflows, and marketing efficiency improvements
Evaluate vendor AI tools, platforms, and integrations; compare build vs buy recommendations
Develop a roadmap for AI adoption within Sales and Marketing, aligning with business priorities and budget constraints
Stay current on industry trends, LLM advancements, AI-driven marketing technologies, and competitive benchmarks
Conduct ethical and risk assessments for any proposed AI solution, ensuring alignment with security and compliance standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Math, Business Analytics, or related field
5+ years of experience in AI research, marketing analytics, sales operations research, or similar roles
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to model savings, revenue lift, and efficiency gains
Familiarity with AI technologies including LLMs, GenAI platforms, embeddings, RAG systems, and marketing automation tools
Comfortable evaluating AI workflows, APIs, and vendor features to assess feasibility
Excellent understanding of Sales and Marketing processes including funnel analytics, lead generation, audience segmentation, and campaign optimization
Strong documentation and communication abilities; able to translate research insights for non-technical stakeholders
Ability to partner cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and business leaders
Preferred
Experience working in a Sales, Marketing, or E-Commerce environment
Exposure to Adobe Marketing ecosystem (Analytics, Target, Marketo), Salesforce, or similar platforms
Prior involvement in cost-optimization programs or operational efficiency projects
Experience developing business cases or ROI analyses for technical investments
Understanding of data governance, AI ethics, and responsible AI practices
Benefits
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
The Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$901.37M2023-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.37M
2023-01-31Post Ipo Equity· $900M
2015-09-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Sesh Tirumala
SVP, CIO
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Alvin B. Phillips
Founder
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