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Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.\nWe combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.\nThis isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.\nWe’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.\nJoin us and let’s shape the future of data.\n Job Summary\nWe are looking for an AI Application Engineer to develop AI-powered solutions for HDD manufacturing data analysis. You will apply software engineering, AI Agent technologies, data analytics, and other related technologies to build reliable LLM-powered data analysis systems and AI Agents that automate repetitive engineering analysis and improve data-driven decision-making in HDD and component manufacturing.\nYou will join a cross-disciplinary team, work with experienced mentors, and gradually grow from module development to independently owning real-world production analysis scenarios. You will gain exposure to manufacturing operations and develop domain expertise through a wide range of production use cases.\nThis position is designed for early-career talent, including recent graduates and professionals with 0-2 years of relevant work experience. 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Recent graduates without full-time work experience are welcome to apply.\n\nDemonstrated hands-on experience in AI application development, such as building AI-powered tools, integrating LLM APIs, or developing AI Agent-based workflows. Relevant experience gained through academic projects, internships, research, or professional work is acceptable.\n\nGood English communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional engineering environment.\n\nTechnical Skills\nStrong programming skills in Python, including modular software development, debugging, testing, and API development; familiarity with at least one additional programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Go, or TypeScript).\n\nFamiliarity with software development and deployment tools, such as FastAPI, Docker, Git, and Linux.\n\nPreferred\nHands-on experience with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, structured outputs, and function/tool calling. Familiarity with frameworks and technologies such as LangGraph, LangChain, MCP, RAG, and Agent orchestration.\n\nData analysis and engineering skills, including experience with databases, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, or similar technologies; hands-on experience with large-scale data analysis.\n\n WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding 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 \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available HERE\nWD 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.\nWD 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  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.\nWD 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.\nWD 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  to advise us of your accommodation request. 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