Western Digital is hiring a

(Masters Fresh Grad ONLY) Data Scientist

Bayan Lepas, Malaysia
Full-Time
  • Collect and extract large sets of structured and unstructured data from various sources such as databases, APIs, and web scraping. 
  • Develop predictive models using machine learning algorithms to forecast trends and future outcomes. 
  • Develop and integrate AI agents to automate data collection, preprocessing, and analysis tasks, enhancing efficiency and scalability. 
  • Utilize generative AI models to create synthetic data, augment data sets, and generate insights. 
  • Deploy models, systems, and AI agents developed; monitor and maintain them to ensure they are working effectively. 
  • Document processes and methodologies to ensure that work is reproducible and can be audited. 
  • Work with cross-functional teams such as product managers, software engineers, and business analysts to identify business problems and develop solutions. 
  • Explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. 
  • Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering. 
  • Knowledge of the AI/ML lifecycle management and tools, including EDA, Modeling, Integration/Deployment, Data/Model drift detection, Model retraining, etc. 
  • Familiarity with core techniques in statistical and machine learning, e.g., regularized regression, time series analysis, decision trees, boosting algorithms, neural networks, clustering, and collaborative filtering. 
  • Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources. 
  • Knowledge in web crawling, natural language processing, and visualization. 
  • Familiar with collaborative solutions, model & code versioning (Github), solution packaging (Docker), model deployment (Dataiku). 
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL (for data manipulation, cleaning, and analysis), Tableau, PowerBI or Spotfire, NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib for visualization. 
  • Experience in developing and deploying generative AI models and large language models (LLMs). 
  • Skills in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and automation software development. 
  • Knowledge of UI and UX design principles to enhance user interaction and experience in data-driven applications. 
  • Ability to define problems, generate hypotheses, develop and test solutions, and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
  • Attention to detail. 
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve project goals. 

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 [email protected] 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.

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