Western Digital · 1 day ago
Early Career Talent - Data Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$115K/yr - $154K/yrWestern Digital is a company dedicated to powering global innovation through technology. They are seeking a Data Engineer to design and maintain data pipelines, support HDD performance testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data workflows.
Big DataComputerHardwareManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to collect, process, and analyze data with HDD testing systems
Develop processes to ensure accurate and efficient data flow between tester, databases, and analytics tools
Collaborate with SMEs to analyze HDD performance, reliability, and failure data
Create automated test scripts and integrate testing results into data systems and dashboards
Support root cause analysis and predictive modeling of HDD test data
Integrate AI tools, such as chatbots or other interactive platforms, to facilitate access to summarized reports and knowledge bases
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure reporting systems are aligned with overall business goals
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field (Graduating Mar 2026 - May 2026)
Proficiency in R and Python, developed through coursework, research projects, or internships
Proven analytical skills and a strong attention to detail, demonstrated in your academic work or applied projects
A demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with SMEs and diverse, cross-functional teams
Knowledge or curiosity about the data storage (HDD) industry—even if your experience has been in academic projects or classes
Experience (even through academic projects) with Generative AI, NLP, or other AI tools
Exposure to business intelligence platforms and cloud services like Google Cloud or AWS
Familiarity with CICD toolchains like Git, Jenkins, Docker (academic, project-based, or internship experience)
Experience with other programming languages like C++, Java, JavaScript/Node.js—even from side projects or research
Preferred
Familiarity with large-scale database concepts, with project or classroom experience
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
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
Founded in 1970
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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