Chief Platform Engineering - Hyperscale Storage

WD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 307,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Transit benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WD is seeking a VP of Engineering for Platforms to lead the hardware storage engineering organization responsible for high-density storage architectures, including ultra-dense JBODs and storage servers. You will manage a cross-functional department spanning hardware, firmware, and manufacturing operations to deliver reliable, cost-efficient solutions for AI workloads in hyperscale datacenters.

Core qualifications include 15+ years in engineering with 8+ years in senior management, a proven track

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on engineering experience, including 8+ years in senior management leading teams of 50+.
• Proven track record delivering programs on-time with ramp to high-volume production.
• Experience with tier-1 & tier-2 enterprise customers and managing CM/ODM partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Strategic execution: drive development lifecycles for high-capacity storage enclosures and mass manufacturing.
• Engineering leadership: build and mentor a cross-functional team across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and operations.
• Manufacturing operations & CM governance: oversee transitions from lab to factory floor and CM execution.
• NPI and mass production lifecycle: lead prototypes, bring-up, EVT/DVT/PVT, and scale to mass production.
• Vendor & supply chain management: engage silicon suppliers, vendors, and CM partners for DFM and cost targets.
• Operational excellence: manage budget, headcount, tooling costs, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Executive communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related

Job description

WD is seeking a VP of Engineering for Platforms to lead the hardware storage engineering organization responsible for high-density storage architectures, including ultra-dense JBODs and storage servers. You will manage a cross-functional department spanning hardware, firmware, and manufacturing operations to deliver reliable, cost-efficient solutions for AI workloads in hyperscale datacenters.

Core qualifications include 15+ years in engineering with 8+ years in senior management, a proven track