This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhance operational efficiency by eliminating non-value-added activities and improving the agility of Head/Media qualification processes through digital transformation projects.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews to gather insights and understand requirements.
• Develop, test, and support workflow applications for process automation, integrating AI models for predictive analysis and decision-making.
• Use AI/ML frameworks and tools to create intelligent solutions that enhance existing workflows or introduce new capabilities.
• Maintain detailed records of project activities, findings, and progress.
• Develop user manuals or training materials, if required.
• Participate in regular project meetings and actively contribute to team discussions.
• Present key findings and recommendations to mentors and stakeholders.
• Assist in designing digital solutions to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to prototype and test digital tools.
• Participate in system integration, conduct user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure successful implementation.

REQUIRED:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge and experience in developing applications with AI/ML technologies and integrating these into workflows.
• Familiarity with Software Design Patterns and Database Design Concepts.
• Proficiency in programming languages/libraries such as Python (with AI/ML frameworks like Tensor Flow, Py Torch, or Scikit-learn), SQL, JavaScript, and APIs for workflow automation.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for hosting AI applications or tools.
• Skills in Design Thinking, Project Management, Presentations, and Teamwork.
• Experience in using project tracking tools like Trello, Jira, or Microsoft Project (optional but beneficial).

WD 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.

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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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

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