Data Scientist, PhD
Company: Western Digital
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
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
Product Leadership Development Program, Flash Business Unit
You are self-propelled to unlock the potential of data and drive a
digital transformation with it You are insatiably curious in
discovering new ways to infuse data-driven decision making into a
business. You are enthralled to solve complex problems such as
using AI/ML to digitize the capital allocation process for fab
development at planet scale. You exemplify and continually strive
to exemplify the best of your domain. You are a legacy builder who
develops strategic assets that live and serve beyond you. You are a
go-getter who thrives in a dynamic environment. If these represent
you, then the Product Leadership Development Program in the Flash
Business Unit of Western Digital is looking for a PhD Data
Scientist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exemplify as a technology thought leader for the Flash Business
Unit.
- Utilize advanced statistical and mathematical techniques to
analyze complex datasets and extract meaningful insights to inform
strategic decision making.
- Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for predictive
modeling, machine learning, and data mining tasks.
- Be recognized as a legacy builder delivering innovative AI/ML
solutions to address business challenges and enhance data-driven
decision-making capabilities.
- Be insatiably curious about latest advancements in data
science, machine learning, and related fields. Conduct research to
explore how these new methodologies, techniques, and tools that can
enhance data analysis and modeling processes.
- Design and develop ML data pipelines to serve model insights in
real-time and at scale.
- Utilize cutting edge ML techniques to develop algorithms and
predictive systems used for economic planning and capital
allocation; transfer such algorithms to production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business
requirements and translate them into analytical solutions, work
effectively with engineers on technology transfers.
- Communicate complex technical concepts and findings effectively
to non-technical stakeholders through visualizations and
data-driven story telling.
- Develop rigorous validation frameworks to assess the
performance and robustness of predictive models. Conduct thorough
evaluations to ensure the reliability and accuracy of analytical
results.
- Be a go-getter and be technically unbounded. Qualifications
REQUIRED
- PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics,
or a related quantitative field.
- Expertise in quantitative research methods, statistical
analysis, and machine learning techniques demonstrated through
publications.
- Strong programming skills in statistical library friendly
languages such as Python, R, or STATA. Experience with data
manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy), machine learning
frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Scikit-learn), and database querying
languages (e.g., SQL).
- Solid understanding and a practitioner of statistical methods
and techniques for data analysis, hypothesis testing, and
experimental design.
- Proven track record of developing innovative solutions to
challenging data science problems. Ability to think critically,
identify key insights, and propose actionable recommendations based
on data-driven analysis.
- Meticulous attention towards scientific rigor and an ability to
review and validate data, code, and analytical results to ensure
reproducibility, accuracy, and reliability.
- Specialized knowledge or expertise in a specific subfield of
data science, such as Natural Language Processing, Causal ML, Time
Series, or Deep Learning. PREFERRED
- Prior experience working in a data science or analytics role
within industry settings, particularly in sectors such as finance,
healthcare, retail, or technology.
- Track record of publishing research papers in peer-reviewed
journals or conferences, demonstrating contributions to the
advancement of data science and related disciplines.
- Domain-specific knowledge or experience in areas relevant to
the organization's business operations, such as marketing
analytics, supply chain optimization, risk management, or customer
segmentation. SKILLS
- Strong problem solving & decision-making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to
collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate
technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong knowledge in data analytics, big data technologies, ETL,
data structure, and ML.
- Good knowledge in system language such as Java, Python, Golang,
C++, C#, Rust, etc.
- Good technical communication skills to convey complex ideas and
execution plans.
- Ability and desire to coach, mentor, and teach those around
them. 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.
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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.
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