Engineer 3, Data Analytics Engineering

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

Develops and implements scalable data pipelines, transforms complex datasets into actionable insights, and creates data-driven solutions to support strategic decision-making and business growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines for collecting, processing, and integrating data from various sources.
• Ensure that data is accurately and efficiently transferred and transformed between systems.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide actionable, data-driven recommendations.
• Use statistical, machine learning, or deep learning techniques to analyze and model data, identify trends, patterns, and relationships, and provide applicable solutions.
• Develop predictive models using machine learning algorithms to forecast trends and future outcomes. Then, deploy these models and systems, and monitor and maintain them to ensure they are working effectively.
• Document data workflows, processes, and technical specifications.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve data engineering practices.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees are beneficial.

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience in data engineering, data analytics, or a related field, often with a proven track record of building and managing data pipelines.
• Expertise in data analysis and management using tools such as SAS (Statistical Analysis System) and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proficient in programming languages such as SQL, Python, Java, and R for data manipulation, cleaning, and analysis, as well as in data visualization tools like Spotfire, Tableau, and Power BI. Also familiar with Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) by AWS.
• Knowledge of AI/ML lifecycle management and tools, including exploratory data analysis (EDA), modeling, integration and deployment, data and model drift detection, and model retraining.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team player with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information

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.