Staff Engineer, Data Analytics Engineering

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

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advanced Analytics Office is leading a factory analytics platform that enables advanced analytics, engineering dashboards and drilldown analysis. The platform has been implemented at various factories globally and added significant business value. The selected candidate will be a part of a dynamic team working closely with factory engineering and the platform development team to provide factory solutions specifically designed to address business challenges. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a team that’s instrumental in WDC’s Industry 4.0 journey. We’ll change the way technology is used across global.

Position Responsibilities:

• Strong conceptional and analytical skills with hands-on software development experience
• Operational abilities including early software release support and driving root cause analysis and remediation.
• Work with cross functional stakeholders to understand their analytics needs to build efficient and scalable data solutions.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and take up challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with:
  • Server-side languages: Python, PHP
  • Client-side programming: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
  • Relational SQL database: MariaDB, MSSQL, Oracle
  • Data pipeline and workflow management tools: Airflow
• Good understanding of containerization and orchestration tools: Docker, Kubernetes
• Familiar with Dash framework (Python web framework) for building interactive web applications.
• Exposure to Common Web Frameworks & REST API’s

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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