2025 New College Graduate, Machine Learning Engineer

Full-timeJob Type (exemption status) : Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range : 90,525.00-128,200.00Business Function : Data ScienceCompany Description At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital, SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD and WD_BLACK brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.From energizing 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.Here’s how you can help.Job Description Strategically positioned within the organization of the CIO, Advanced Analytics and Optimization (AAO) is missioned with accelerating Analytics solutions at scale across the Enterprise to rapidly capture business value. These solutions target key business metrics, such as reducing manufacturing cost, improving capital efficiency, reducing time-to-market to develop new products, improving planning, operational efficiency & logistics, and enhancing customer experience.AAO solutions are built using cutting edge Industrial 4.0 technologies and are delivered through a platform approach to enable rapid scaling. The solutions span AI / ML for improving manufacturing test, yield, quality & OEE, AI / ML & data analytics for sales, marketing, logistics & supply chain problems, Operations Research for capacity and scheduling optimization, Digital Twin for inventory and logistics optimization, and Product Telematics for managing customer fleet management solutions. Many of these solutions are first-of-a-kind that have discovery and rapid learning elements with the intent of taking solutions to scale.We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Machine Learning Engineer to join our AAO team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of exploring and integrating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies to drive innovation and create a competitive edge for our organization.Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to solve real-world problems.Preprocess and analyze large datasets to derive meaningful insights.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, procurement) to integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems.Develop and implement Rapid Learning Cycle (RLC) projects to demonstrate the value proposition in specific areas.Optimize model performance and ensure scalability for production environments.Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in AI and ML.Create clear documentation of workflows, models, and results.Qualifications Required : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field with a graduation date between May 2024-June 2025. 2-3 years of relevant work experience is preferred.Strong proficiency in Python programming, with experience in libraries such as Pandas, Scikit-learn, and either TensorFlow or PyTorch for deep learning frameworks.Experience with data cleaning and pre-processing techniques, ML algorithms, and statistical modeling techniques.Experience with deep learning and generative AI e.g., LLMs, GANs, VAEs.Experience with Graph NN / CNN and Reinforcement Learning.Familiarity with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j) and graph-based analysis tools, including expertise in graph query languages (e.g., Cypher) is a plus.Proficiency in SQL database queries. Familiarity with data pipelines and AWS technologies is advantageous.Understanding of ML Ops principles and best practices.Proficiency with object-oriented programming and code version control.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), 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.Based on our experience, we anticipate this job will close on or before April 1, 2025 . If we have not closed our search by this date, we will update this posting with a new anticipated close date.#LI-AP1Compensation & Benefits DetailsAn 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr