Vice President - Enterprise Architecture & Engineering at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, Data Storage, HardwareIndustries

Requirements

Executive-level experience in enterprise architecture and engineering leadership
Proven ability to define and own enterprise technology roadmaps aligned with business goals, including AI-driven innovation
Expertise in leading architecture across domains like Data Platforms, Assurance, Supply Chain, MES, and core business areas
Strong knowledge of establishing standards, reference architectures, governance frameworks for scalability, security, and regulatory compliance
Experience championing Agentic AI solutions, including design, development, rollout, success metrics, model governance, and ethical principles
Demonstrated success in building, leading, and mentoring high-performing teams of enterprise architects, senior engineers, and AI specialists
Ability to serve as primary technical advisor to CIO and executive leadership, translating technical concepts into business narratives
Skills in partnering with product, engineering, operations, and business unit leaders for stakeholder alignment, rapid delivery, reliability, and security
Capability to conduct architecture and risk assessments
Market-leading trend scouting for emerging technologies, translating into actionable strategies

Responsibilities

Define and own the enterprise technology roadmap aligning AI-driven innovation with business goals
Partner with the CIO to balance immediate delivery needs against long-term architectural evolution
Translate emerging technologies into actionable, value-driven initiatives
Lead the Enterprise Architecture organization, ensuring coherence across Data Platforms, Assurance, Supply Chain, MES, and other core domains
Establish standards, reference architectures, and governance frameworks for scalability, security, and regulatory compliance
Oversee architecture review boards and ensure consistent application of enterprise design principles
Champion the design, development, and rollout of Agentic AI solutions to automate decision-making and enhance customer value
Define success metrics, model governance, and ethical AI principles for AI deployment
Collaborate with Data Science and Engineering to operationalize AI in core business processes
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing architecture team, fostering technical rigor, innovation, and collaboration
Establish professional development programs to strengthen architectural expertise enterprise-wide
Serve as primary technical advisor to CIO and trusted voice to executive leadership, board, and external partners
Influence enterprise priorities through data-driven insights and architectural foresight
Partner with product, engineering, operations, and business unit leaders for architecture decisions enabling rapid delivery, reliability, and security
Conduct architecture and risk assessments

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Data Architecture

Application Architecture

Infrastructure

Digital Transformation

Cloud Computing

Scalability

Security

Emerging Technologies

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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