Data Scientist

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 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, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional brands.

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.

Job Description
Analytic Centre of Excellence is established to discover the future, set strategies, and help define new standards of excellence to enable WD Global Operations to deliver sustainable competitive advantage. We are seeking for a skilled and analytical Data Scientist to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for analysing multiple and complex datasets to derive insights, build predictive models, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your work will have a direct impact on strategic initiatives, product development, and business growth.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and deploy machine learning models & AI Agents in WD Global Operations.
• Design and Develop Dashboard & Reporting Tools in WD Global Operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Engineering, Logistics etc) to understand business requirements and deliver solutions.
• Communicate findings & business values clearly thru models explainability and presentations.
• Clean, process, and transform raw data for analysis and modelling.
• Apply agile framework throughout project development lifecycle.
• Involve in R&D, innovative and continuous improvement data science activities.

Qualifications
REQUIRED

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

Skills

• Good at SQL / Python programming
• Good in Statistics and Probability
• Good in Data Science Knowledge especially AI/ML, GenAI, NLP
• Good at Data Visualization Tools
• Knowledge of Data Engineering & Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus
• Knowledge of HDD Manufacturing Processes and 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is an advantage.
• Experience in Agile Scrum framework is a plus.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Good team work spirit

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.

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Notice To Candidates:
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