Early Career Talent Data Engineer

We are seeking a Data Engineer with a strong background in data pipelines automated testing Data Analytics and HDD systems. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between software and hardware data environmentsdeveloping validating and maintaining data workflows that support HDD performance testing analysis and reporting.

Essential Duties & 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

Qualifications :

Role begins Summer 2026

Required:

• Masters 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) industryeven 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/even from side projects or research.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with large-scale database concepts with project or classroom experience

What Sets You Apart:

• Youre forward-thinking and eager to apply the latest trends to real-world problems.
• Youre not just looking for a jobyoure looking to grow and innovate and youre driven by a desire to make an impact.
• Your ability to communicate complex ideas both to peers and non-technical stakeholders is a major asset.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

Additional Information :

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 persons gender identity gender expression and gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons 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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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.

Western Digital 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 to advise us of your accommodation 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.

Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be 4/7/26 although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employees 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.
• If your position is non-exempt you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligible for shift differential pay depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digitals Short Term Incentive Plan (STI Plan) or the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) 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 Digitals 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 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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that Western Digital 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 Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email .

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time