Staff Engineer, Data Analytics Engineering (6+ years Node JS, React, AWS, Backend API) at Western Digital

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Data StorageIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in full stack application development
  • Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Python or Node.js
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with AI/ML integration, APIs, and modern data architectures
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications integrating data, AI, and analytics capabilities using modern frameworks and APIs
  • Build intuitive, responsive, and performant user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS (or equivalent modern UI frameworks)
  • Develop and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Python (FastAPI/Flask), Node.js, or Java, ensuring robust integration with AI and data systems
  • Deploy and manage cloud-native applications on AWS (Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, S3, CloudFront), following DevOps best practices for CI/CD, monitoring, and scalability
  • Work closely with data engineers to integrate backend services with data pipelines, warehouses, and AI/ML models (e.g., via SageMaker, Bedrock, or internal APIs)
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and data security measures aligned with enterprise standards
  • Partner with AI engineers, data scientists, and product managers to translate requirements into scalable, production-ready applications
  • Adopt best practices in coding standards, testing, observability, and performance tuning

Skills

Node.js
React
AWS
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Python
FastAPI
Flask
Java
RESTful APIs
GraphQL
Lambda
ECS
EKS
API Gateway
S3
CloudFront
CI/CD

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$927.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident, & disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.
Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.
Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.
The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.
Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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