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

Company Description

The future. It’s on you. You & Western Digital.

We’ve been storing the world’s data for more than 50 years. Once, it was the most important thing we could do for data. Now we’re helping the world capture, preserve, access and transform data in a way only we can.

The most game-changing companies, consumers, professionals, and governments come to us for the technologies and solutions they need to capture, preserve, access, and transform their data.

But we can’t do it alone. Today’s exceptional data challenges require your exceptional skills. It’s You & Us. Together, we’re the next big thing in data.

Western Digital® data-centric solutions are found under the G-Technology™, HGST, SanDisk®, Tegile™, Upthere™, and WD® brands.

Job Description

Job Title: Full Stack Developer – AI & Data Applications

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in modern web technologies, backend development, and cloud-native architectures to design and deliver scalable AI-driven and data-centric applications that power enterprise innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development:

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications integrating data, AI, and analytics capabilities using modern frameworks and APIs.

Frontend Engineering:

Build intuitive, responsive, and performant user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS (or equivalent modern UI frameworks).

Backend & API Development:

Develop and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Python (FastAPI/Flask), Node.js, or Java, ensuring robust integration with AI and data systems.

Cloud & Infrastructure:

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.

Data Integration:

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).

Security & Governance:

Implement authentication, authorization, and data security measures aligned with enterprise standards.

Collaboration & Delivery:

Partner with AI engineers, data scientists, and product managers to translate requirements into scalable, production-ready applications.

Continuous Improvement:

Adopt best practices in coding standards, testing, observability, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as 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.

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