Vice President Corporate Development jobs at Western Digital in United States, San Jose

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

You’ll be solving real problems, not theoretical ones, by turning massive amounts of machine-generated data into insights using Machine Learning, GenAI, LLMs, and more.

What you’ll do (and grow doing):

• Build and maintain custom internal software tools used to process, analyze, and visualize HDD development and production data.

• Develop ETL systems, web-based dashboards, ML models, and analytics pipelines that help product engineers innovate.

• Contribute to GenAI/LLM use cases—helping select and implement base models and embedding strategies for real-world deployment.

• Design prompt and token-based GenAI solutions that support classification, pattern recognition, and trend visualization.

• Work hands-on with modern frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), tools (Python, C/C++, Node.js, Kafka), and databases (MongoDB, MySQL, Elasticsearch).

• Join in on architecture discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem solving.

• Create internal guides and documentation that make your tools accessible to other engineers.

• Work on-site in a close-knit, fast-paced, highly collaborative team that values ownership, curiosity, and continuous learning.

• A recent MS or PhD grad in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. (Dec 2024 - Dec 2025 Graduates only)

• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future required.

• Experience with Python (Jupyter), C/C++, and at least one ML or AI framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).

• Completed coursework or hands-on projects involving GenAI, LLMs, or machine learning.

• Comfort working with both relational and non-relational databases.

• Bonus if you’ve dabbled in: Kafka, Kubernetes, Jenkins, RESTful APIs, JavaScript, Node.js.

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Learning Strategy & Design
  
• Standardize Learning Practices
  Develop and implement enterprise-wide standards for the delivery, measurement, and reporting of learning experiences—both for your team and for business-embedded training teams.
• Onboarding Excellence
  Design and continuously enhance onboarding experiences that accelerate learning about the business, our customers, and our products—ensuring rapid integration and contribution.
• Cohort-Based Development
  Build targeted learning journeys for specific employee populations (e.g., early career professionals, technicians) to promote internal mobility, deepen engagement, and drive long-term career progression.
• Skills Strategy & Talent Partnership
  Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to identify capability gaps, assess current skillsets, and design relevant upskilling/reskilling programs aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Ecosystem Collaboration
  Partner with internal functions and external institutions or vendors to co-create learning paths. This includes designing both facilitated and on-demand learning to maximize accessibility and effectiveness.
• Manager Development & Accountability
  Establish a framework for building effective managers through focused capability-building programs. Create mechanisms to track and measure manager effectiveness and drive accountability for people leadership.
• Targeted Manager Support
  Co-develop interventions and resources addressing high-priority manager challenges (e.g., performance management, conflict resolution, prioritization, leading change) in partnership with other HR teams.
• Team Leadership
  Manage, coach, and develop a diverse team of learning professionals, including program managers, instructional designers, and learning experience designers. Build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Global Learning Network
  Scale learning delivery by activating a distributed network of HR and business professionals who can localize content and deliver training in regionally relevant ways.
• Agile Resourcing & Vendor Management
  Allocate team resources effectively to meet evolving business needs. Scale capacity flexibly through contract designers or external partners when necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or professional certifications in L&D, OD, or related fields preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven expertise in adult learning theory, behavior change, and large-scale learning interventions
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into actionable talent development initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in needs assessment, instructional design, facilitation, and content development
• Track record of delivering learning in various formats (e.g., live, virtual, self-paced, blended) with measurable outcomes
• Proficiency in learning technologies (e.g., LMS, authoring tools, analytics platforms) and digital content curation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

As the Chief of Staff for Western Digital’s VP of Corporate Real Estate & Workplace (CREW), you’ll serve as a strategic thought partner and advisor for the VP and play a key leadership role in the organization. With a keen understanding of the business context, you’ll partner to translate business to people needs and establish and govern a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives. The role requires high-energy, outstanding communication skills, forward-thinking, intimate understanding of the business and operations requirements, and drive to influence accountability and execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and manage the organization’s operational rhythm, allowing for transparency, consistency, and proactive planning.
• Establish and maintain cadence for key meetings and processes that help drive team and stakeholder connectedness, alignment, and engagement.
• Lead cross functional strategic and transformational projects, drive workforce planning, and project plan activities for the organization as needed.
• Manage a team that includes ELT / HQ liaison and CREW Financial Management (oversight of OPEX and CapEx processes).
• Influence a network of stakeholders driving engagement improvements and process simplification wherever possible.
• Curate a network of internal and external stakeholders that complement and provide insight to advance the WDC & CREW agenda.
• Foster a culture of trust, strengths-based development, healthy debate, and inclusion for all
• Provide partnership across teams for the organization of cross company projects / reporting / initiatives.

Communications Responsibilities:

We’re looking for a strategic communicator to shape and amplify the voice of the CREW organization.

• Craft and drive the narrative for CREW’s vision, strategy, and key results across internal and external audiences.
• Lead all CREW communications, championing change and embedding best practices.
• Serve as the strategic liaison with Corporate Communications to ensure alignment between business goals and messaging.
• The CoS works closely with EVP’s and CoS of Finance, Global Operations and ELT; communication partners and business leaders across the enterprise, as well as our external vendors and partners.

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 15 years of relevant work experience in a global, diverse organization
• 8 or more years in a strategic business or consulting role with a focus on talent operations, strategy and planning, or organizational change
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex projects with multi-function stakeholders and Teams

PREFERRED

• Strategic thinking with the ability to see the big picture, balancing short- and long-term objectives.
• Most importantly, the ability to interpret business strategy, connect it to the people priorities and see them through to successful implementation
• Organizational and team effectiveness, change leadership and design thinking experience required with the ability to advocate change through influence and trust rather than authority
• Ability to navigate complex and ambiguous environments with an agile mindset ready to pivot and iterate as needed
• Experience serving as an objective sounding board and ability to anticipate the needs of the VP of CREW and CREW team
• Proven success in managing Executive and Board of Directors messaging and presentations
• Disciplined execution skills with influence to effect change and break down barriers to ensure results and impact are delivered
• Ability to build trust and partnering relationships with executives and internal / external
• stakeholders of all levels
• Skilled at synthesizing large amounts of data to identify critical trends and present data in an impactful way and a consulting mindset
• Ability to ideate, test, iterate and implement new initiatives with a keen focus on change management and development of strong ecosystem partnerships for collective success

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, draft and advise on advertising and marketing materials, including packaging, press releases, product launch collateral, advertising campaigns, sweepstakes, promotions, and other related items
• Advise internal business partners on requirements affecting all stages of a product's life cycle, including design, development, marketing, public relations, product launch and distribution, customer support, warranty, and related product regulatory concerns
• Maintain current understanding of best practices related to legal issues in product development and marketing for technology companies, including strong familiarity with intellectual property and privacy matters
• Prepare, review, and negotiate complex agreements including those for software licensing, software-as-a-service, co-marketing, strategic alliances, marketing technology products, hosted services including AI models, and marketing, engineering, and manufacturing services
• Identify and analyze business and commercial issues connected with legal matters that could impact the business or a corporate function, and identify potential legal issues related to business practices and policies

REQUIRED:

• J.D. degree from accredited law school
• Current member of the California Bar in good standing, or California Registered In-House Counsel in good standing
• At least 5-8 years’ relevant practice experience, at least 4 of which are as an in-house attorney
• Experience working in house at a technology company highly desired
• Experience supporting software or hardware-based business models
• Familiarity with legal guidance for marketing related claims and/or product liability matters
• Knowledge of product regulatory matters related to hardware or software products

SKILLS

• Strong proficiency in drafting contracts or writing persuasively for a third-party audience
• Attentively listens to others and encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
• Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization
• Owns and manages various matters and new opportunities with enthusiasm
• Effective conflict resolution skills to manage crises effectively
• Has customer service focus and works collaboratively with internal partners
• Instills trust and develops/maintains good working relationships with internal partners and/or external contacts and counsel
• Drives results while independently performing tasks and making recommendations regarding appropriate courses of action to sub-function leaders and client groups

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Enterprise B2B Marketing Strategy

• Develop and lead the company’s enterprise-focused marketing strategy, aligned with sales, product, and corporate objectives.
• Own the full marketing lifecycle for enterprise solutions—from market intelligence to demand generation and sales enablement.
• Deepen brand positioning and differentiation in competitive B2B segments.

Product Marketing

• Lead the Product Marketing team to develop positioning, messaging, competitive analysis, and go-to-market strategies for new and existing enterprise solutions.
• Partner with Product Management and Sales to successfully launch products, support complex solution selling, and ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Create compelling content and tools that empower the enterprise sales team and channel partners.

Marcom & Brand

• Define and execute the annual Marcom strategy to support the enterprise product roadmap and brand growth.
• Oversee the creation of digital campaigns, high-impact marketing assets, and targeted thought leadership content.
• Guide branding and design execution to ensure consistency across all touchpoints and reinforce brand equity in enterprise markets.

Advertising & Communications

• Manage an advertising budget to drive awareness and lead generation in targeted B2B markets.
• Own enterprise PR and AR efforts, including contributed articles, executive speaking opportunities, and analyst briefings.
• Drive digital and content strategies that align with the enterprise buyer journey.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead a high-performing team of marketing professionals, including product marketers, project managers, designers, and content creators.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Executive teams to align marketing strategies with go-to-market execution.
• Foster a culture of clarity, accountability, trust, and innovation.

Required

• 15+ years of B2B marketing leadership experience, with a strong emphasis on enterprise markets, complex buyer journeys, and high-tech sectors.
• Deep expertise in enterprise product marketing, GTM strategy, and demand generation across OEM, VAR, and distribution ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success managing large budgets ($10M+) and scaling high-impact marketing teams (25+ people).
• Proven ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies that drive pipeline and revenue.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presence, with a track record of building collaborative cross-functional partnerships.
• Strong business acumen and fluency in enterprise sales processes, buying dynamics, and solution positioning.

Preferred Attributes

• MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Experience influencing analyst relations, public relations, and investor-facing communications.
• Highly strategic but comfortable operating with a hands-on approach when needed.
• Passion for storytelling, brand-building, and customer engagement in enterprise settings.

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Corp FP&A activities in earnings release preparation and LRP process
• Analyze and review the financial statements and provide insights on variances
• Create standard tools and methods for collecting and disseminating key financial data
• Construct detailed financial models to support decision making process
• Assist in competitive analysis
• Actively involve in preparation of executive level presentations
• Prepare standard reports and dashboards for actuals / forecast cycles

REQUIRED

• BS/BA Degree in Finance, Mathematics or equivalent
• MBA (Finance) preferred
• 2+ years of wide-ranging financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience including accounting, forecasting/planning, and variance analysis for a large corporation
• Strong knowledge in Finance and Accounting professional concepts and requirements

SKILLS

• Strong Analytical skills and knowledge of MS Excel Financial modeling techniques
• Excellent communication and presentation skills a must - Detail-oriented, team player, proactive work ethics in fast paced environment

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance our development processes and contribute to technical decision-making
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Engineering or related field with 7+ years of product development experience

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Knowledge of current industry trends and emerging technologies

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.