Data Scientist | Western Digital | Remote (Malaysia)

February 28, 2026

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As a Data Scientist, you will engage with Digital Innovation initiatives that harness 4th industrial revolution (4IR) technologies. Your responsibilities involve developing advanced analytics tools and machine learning models, to derive and unlock significant business value from data insights. A commitment to continual learning is essential, as is the ability to apply ever-evolving innovative technologies to enhance manufacturing operations and achieve strategic goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6"> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Collaborate with a global team of data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, and various engineering professionals to innovate data science solutions enhancing productivity and operational metrics.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Employ techniques from various disciplines, such as mathematics, statistics, machine learning, deep learning, and engineering, to discover insightful patterns.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Engage in high-impact projects across all manufacturing sectors, formulating data-driven solutions.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Develop and mature ideas from conception to application, including preparing data, building models, developing user-friendly applications, and integrating with existing systems.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Analyze diverse scientific data, including sensor logs, imagery, signal types, manufacturing processes, and ERP/MES data, to derive actionable analytics.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Design, prototype, and implement machine learning models and algorithms targeting specific challenges in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, and Distribution.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Possess a solid grasp of business strategy to shape a clear vision for data science initiatives.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Create, optimize, and apply predictive models to understand or forecast business outcomes.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Generate and present data visualizations and business insights effectively.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Develop and program software, often working with vast datasets from various sources, including IoT devices and sensors.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Interpret significant insights from extensive data sources and articulate findings to product, service, and business leaders to drive product improvements.</li> </ul> <h3 class=" text-white font-semibold text-lg mb-2">Requirements</h3> REQUIRED: <ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6"> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Statistics, Physics, or a closely related field. A Master’s Degree is highly desirable.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant industry experience in Analytics/Data Science.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Hands-on experience with Big Data platforms and implementing solutions on cloud services like AWS.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Solid foundation in applied statistics, statistical modeling, and experience with machine learning algorithms.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Experience with data processing using Hadoop or similar MapReduce paradigms and associated query languages such as Hive or Presto.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Demonstrated ability to work with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Proficient in at least one programming language relevant to data science (e.g., Python, R).</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Strong communication, analytical and creative problem-solving skills</li> </ul> PREFERED: <ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6"> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Experience of developing cutting-edge ML/AI technologies, such as Large Language Model (LLM) and Generative AI.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Full stack development experience is preferred.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Knowledge of front-end languages (HTML/CSS, JavaScript and jQuery) and frameworks/libraries (React, Angular, or Vue.js).</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Familiarity with a CI/CD pipeline.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker, and orchestration with Kubernetes.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Understanding of session management, and knowledge of security practices.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Familiarity with code versioning tools, such as Git.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Ability to implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.</li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2">Experience with responsive and adaptive design.</li> </ul> <h3 class=" text-white font-semibold text-lg mb-2">Additional information</h3> Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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. 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