Senior Director, AI Data Infrastructure M&A

Western Digital

California (MO)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a senior corporate development leader to own end-to-end M&A across the HDD core and cutting-edge ventures in storage, AI, and deep tech. You will structure, negotiate, and close deals while shaping our strategic investments and partnerships.

The role requires deep financial modeling, rigorous due diligence, and the ability to present complex opportunities to the C-suite and Board.

Qualifications

Minimum 8–10+ years in M&A, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, venture capital, or corporate ventures.
Industry experience in a highly technical field such as storage, semiconductor, infrastructure, etc.
Proven M&A execution with full-cycle ownership and strong financial modeling.
Exceptional modeling capability to build sophisticated valuation and deal models from scratch.
Strategic thinker with ability to design creative deal structures and value creation.
Cross-functional deal management with Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, and business units.
Track record of building relationships with bankers, investors, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
Experience presenting to and influencing C-suite and Board-level executives.

Responsibilities

Own the full M&A lifecycle end-to-end across core HDD business and new tech ventures.
Lead complex transactions including mergers, acquisitions, JVs, spin-outs, and divestitures.
Develop rigorous valuation frameworks, financial models, and deal structures.