Staff Engineer, Data Analytics Engineering

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing 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.

Job Description

Responsibility:

1. Develop and Implement AI-Powered Applications

• • Develop and implement LLM-driven applications tailored to business needs, including chatbots, summarization tools, document analysis.
  • Lead the application of LLMs in creating solutions that improve efficiency and user experience, from prototype to production deployment.

1. Data Processing and Analysis:

• • Implement algorithms to process and analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and efficiency opportunities.
  • Develop machine learning models to improve product yield and optimize manufacturing processes.

1. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:

• • Work closely with manufacturing engineers to understand their data needs and provide technical solutions.
  • Continuously explore new technologies and methodologies to improve existing systems and processes.

1. Data Visualization:

• • Visualize key manufacturing metrics and insights using spotfire

1. Research and Innovation

• • Stay updated with the latest advancements in LLMs, incorporating new techniques to enhance existing models and applications.
  • Lead R&D initiatives, exploring new ways to apply LLMs to address unique challenges and drive competitive advantage.

1. Cross-functional Team Work:

• • Collaborate with IT and AI experts to integrate software solutions into the broader company ecosystem.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to support broader organizational goals.

Qualification

Required:

1. Bachelor's/master’s degree in computer science/Engineering, data science or related field
2. 6-8++ years of experience in software development
3. Experience in programming language (python, R) and database (SQL) to perform data mining and analysis.
4. Knowledge in machine learning techniques (LLM, neural network, machine learning)
5. Knowledge of statistical techniques in data science (regression, properties of distribution)
6. Strong analytic skills and problem-solving skills.

Preferred skills:

• Familiar with Hugging face
• Python
• Tibco SPOTFIRE
• data science background
• Advance Microsoft Excel
• Passion in research and path finding.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, data science or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in software development 
• Experience in programming language (python, R) and database (SQL) to perform data mining and analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques in data science (regression, properties of distribution)
• Knowledge in machine learning techniques (neural network, machine learning)
• Strong analytic skills and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

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.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. 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 Digitals Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com

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.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. 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 Digitals Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com