FAQs
What company is hiring for the Solutions Architect position?
Western Digital is hiring for the Solutions Architect position.
What is the main purpose of the Solutions Architect role at Western Digital?
The main purpose of the Solutions Architect role is to act as the “technical glue” that ensures IT services and best practices are integrated into Western Digital’s development teams and labs, focusing on the design and deployment of large-scale product development solutions.
What kind of projects will the Solutions Architect be involved in?
The Solutions Architect will execute complex multi-disciplinary projects for engineering application development and deployment, working as a tech lead with IT and engineering teams.
What types of solutions does the Solutions Architect need to design and implement?
The Solutions Architect needs to design and architect IT solutions integrated into engineering workflows and applications, focusing on automation, containerization, monitoring, and data center/cloud computing.
What educational and experience qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates are required to have at least 10 years of experience in IT relevant activities, as well as a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, engineering development processes, and familiarity with IT and development tools.
What are some essential skills needed for the Solutions Architect role?
Essential skills include excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work as part of a global team, a deep understanding of IT infrastructure (Compute, Networking, Storage, Virtualization), and familiarity with tools like Source-Control, Bug-reporting, Automation, Ansible, and Terraform.
Is there any commitment to diversity and inclusion at Western Digital?
Yes, Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on various characteristics, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes diversity.
What are some benefits that come with the Solutions Architect position?
Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and participation in a 401(k) savings plan among others.
Will the Solutions Architect have to provide education to other teams?
Yes, the Solutions Architect is responsible for providing IT best practices education to engineering teams.
How does the salary range for the Solutions Architect role work?
The salary range for this role is based on factors such as relevant education, experience, skills, performance, geographic location, and internal equity, with the salary range applicable for jobs performed in certain states or remotely from there.
How can applicants with disabilities request accommodations during the hiring process?
Applicants with disabilities can contact jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise of their accommodation requests, including a description of the specific accommodation needed and the job title and requisition number of the position they are applying for.