MBA, MS Leadership Development Program (2025 Graduates) - Technical Product Management

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 have 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 will 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 is 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 is You & Western Digital. Together, we are the next BIG thing in data.  
 

Job Description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The application deadline for this position will be SUNDAY OCTOBER 13, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT. 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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Western Digital’s full-time Flash Rotation Program offers recent post-graduates the opportunity to experience diverse product-centric roles within the Flash Business Unit by giving exceptionally talented post-graduates ample opportunity to drive impactful work, expand their network, and develop the technical and leadership skills that enable them to be successful in our industry. Members immediately join a close-knit cohort of post-graduates who drive the program's direction while having fun along the way with regular coffee chats, happy hours, and events.   

This rotation program is a fantastic opportunity to gain a breadth of experience working with innovative products that push the boundaries of technology. The goal is to foster future business leaders in the company. Candidates who complete 3 rotations in 3 years are eligible for full-time leading roles.   

• Product Strategy  
• Product Marketing  
• Technical Product Management* (This role requires a technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, or prior semiconductor industry experience. MBA/Meng Candidates will be strongly considered)  

  Key Responsibilities  

• Day-to-day responsibilities span across the product lifecycle and include close partnership with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.   
• Analyze market intelligence to understand top-down market trends, capabilities, supply demand, and customer requirements to enable the business’ long-term competitive success.  
• Develop and present business cases of innovative technologies and opportunities for senior leadership.  
• Partner with engineering to establish new product features and solutions by analyzing next generation product requirements and competitive landscapes.  
• Become the voice of the customer as you coordinate with regional sales teams, channel partners, and end-users to understand insights and trends by persona.  
• Develop go-to-market strategies and drive product marketing activities for new product launches.  
• Analyze data-driven algorithms to assess market trends and the competitive landscape to create pricing models for new and legacy products.  
• Own end-to-end rotation program “tracks” execution by taking on additional responsibilities related to recruiting, training, social engagement, and more to support the program and its success. 

The work location will be based at our US Office in Milpitas, CA.  

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of work experience  
• Candidates graduating with an MBA/M.Eng, MS Product Management, or MEng: CS, DS, EE, EECS, ECE degree in May 2025
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver effective presentations for senior management.  
• Strong quantitative, analytical skills  
• Ability to work both independently and in large, cross-functional team settings and display prioritization, time management and organization skills.  
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to self-start projects and operate in ambiguity.  
• An ideal candidate has intellectual curiosity, is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates leadership capabilities in past experiences, and can influence change.  

Preferred Experience:   

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, Data Science, or other STEM focused degree) *  
• Dual MBA/Meng Degree for candidates seeking Technical Product Management* and Technical Product Marketing Roles  
• Prior work experience in semiconductor industry* or consulting is highly encouraged
• SQL, Python, Power BI, Excel   

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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.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s 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.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, 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 Digital’s 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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.