Staff Engineer, Automation Development Engineering

Company Description

The future. It’s on you. You & Western Digital.

We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can’t do it alone. Today’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us. Together, we’re the next big thing in data. 
 
Western Digital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, HGST, SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™, and WD® brands.

Job Description

• Lead the development of innovative data science solutions to a variety of business problems.
• Design and implement data analysis, machine learning, and artificial intelligence algorithms, such as Computer Vision, GenAI, etc
• Develop and maintain prototype systems for data analysis, visualization, and predictive analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to identify areas of opportunity for data science initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate results of data science projects to ensure successful outcomes.
• Implement best practices for data engineering and data science processes.
• Provide guidance and leadership to more junior engineer in the team.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in data science and share knowledge with the team.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor Degree in Computer science, data science, computer engineering, information technology, or similar field with working experience at least 4-5years above
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, with a strong understanding of relevant data science libraries and frameworks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a diverse team.
• Enthusiasm for exploring and implementing the latest advancements in data science.
• Knowledge of the AI/ML lifecycle management and tools including EDA, Modelling, Integration/Deployment, Data/Model drift detection, Model retraining, etc
• Practical experience in application of ML and Deep Learning algorithms.
• Familiar with collaborative solutions, model & code versioning (Github), and solution packaging (Docker)

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.  Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as 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.

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