Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

You are self-propelled to unlock the potential of data and drive a digital transformation with it. You are insatiably curious about discovering new ways to infuse data-driven decision-making into a business. You are enthralled with solving complex problems such as developing ML-powered software systems to digitize the capital allocation process for fab development at planet scale. You exemplify and continually strive to exemplify the best of your domain. You are a legacy builder who develops strategic assets that live and serve beyond you. You are a go-getter who thrives in a dynamic environment. If these represent you, then the Economics and Data Science department in the Flash Business Unit of Western Digital is looking for a Director of Software Engineering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exemplify as a technology leader for the Flash Business Unit and report to the VP, Head of Economics and Data Science.
• Be hands-on and write efficient, reliable, maintainable, and defect-free code. Design and implement software architecture, features for meeting and exceeding business objectives.
• Lead by example by taking ownership of end-to-end design and development of software solutions within an Agile software development process.
• Manage and lead a technical team to develop and deliver advanced Causal ML software that shapes capital investments happening at planet scale.
• Be a legacy builder by delivering strategic software assets while spearheading a world class software engineering delivery process.
• Remain insatiably curious about emerging industry best practices to create and enhance team processes such as spec and code review.
• Partner with internal & external stakeholders to refine requirements and disambiguate on the team’s behalf.
• Oversee the delivery and orchestration of highly complex software projects, taking accountability for the outcome.
• Cultivate a positive work environment that encourages the team to thrive and grow.
• Build trust, enhance self-awareness, promote agility, and foster innovation through coaching.
• Be a go-getter and be technically unbounded.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years’ experience managing software engineers.
• Experience in DevOps including developing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience data intensive project lifecycle from use case framing, exploratory data analysis, model conception, development, and deployment.
• Experience in articulating a digital transformation roadmap and driving technology adoption.
• Exceptional ability to shape and share technical execution plans with stakeholders.
• 7+ years’ experience in software architecture design, algorithms, and data structures - with deep expertise in one or more system languages such as Java, Python, Golang, C++, C#.
• 5+ years’ experience in Relational Databases and SQL along with demonstrable proficiency in ETL, and Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree, in Computer Science, ML, or a related quantitative field.

Preferred:

• 5+ years’ experience in managing software engineers.
• Experience managing managers.
• 10+ years’ experience in software architecture design, algorithms, and data structures - with deep expertise in one or more system languages such as Java, Python, Golang, C++, C#.
• Demonstrable history of forming and nurturing a highly functional team.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, ML, or a related quantitative field.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and intrapersonal awareness.
• Exceptional technical communication skills to convey complex ideas and execution plans.
• Strong problem solving & decision-making.
• Good knowledge in system language such as Java, Python, Golang, C++, C#, Rust, etc.
• Good software project management, decision making and adaptability/flexibility.
• Ability and desire to coach, mentor, and teach others

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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.

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