Principal Data Scientist, Business & Marketing

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and execute complex data and analytics projects for Sales, Marketing, and Finance, identifying key objectives, translating business problems into data problems, extracting insights and implementing impactful solutions.
• Design, build, and deploy advanced ML models (e.g., demand forecasting, customer segmentation, churn prediction, pricing optimization), ensuring technical soundness, interpretability, and scalability.
• Champion a data-driven culture within Sales, Marketing, and Finance, collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies in AI and ML, actively seeking opportunities to implement innovative solutions within the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a collaborative and learning environment within the team.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data pipelines, infrastructure, and best practices.

Qualifications

RQUIRED

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or related role within a large organization, ideally with exposure to Sales, Marketing, and Finance verticals.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Spotfire) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Solid expertise in machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, deep learning) and experience applying them to real-world business problems.
• Proficiency in programming languages & big data technologies like Python, R, and SQL, Hadoop, Spark.

SKILLS

• Ability to think critically and analytically, with a keen attention to detail and a passion for solving complex problems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior members, and drive projects to successful completion.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.

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-