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Western Digital
3.5
based on 299 Reviews
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Western Digital operates in the data storage industry, pioneering innovations such as hard drives and 3D NAND technology, facilitating advanced data management solutions.
Overall Rating
3.5/5
based on 299 reviews
10% below
industry average
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Promotions, Job security, Work satisfaction
Work Policy
Hybrid
65% employees reported
Monday to Friday
95% employees reported
Flexible timing
88% employees reported
No travel
74% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Cafeteria
21 employees reported
Health insurance
19 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
14 employees reported
Office gym
12 employees reported
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About Western Digital
Founded in1970 (55 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count50k-1 Lakh
HeadquartersSan Jose,California, United States
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Websitewesterndigital.com
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Western Digital has long been at the forefront of game changing innovations. From the invention of the first hard drive to recent advancements in 3D NAND our journey of innovation continues to inspire those who dare to think big about the possibilities of data.
Mission: We want entrepreneurial software developers with their head in the cloud. We are always looking for remarkable software developers who want to be on a ground floor opportunity developing software to bring a new and better world of content storage solutions to our products. Together in a fun and fast-growing environment, this may even be your chance to make history as well⦠Learn more about this today. http://www.wdc.com/en/company/softwareengineer/
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Western Digital Ratings
based on 299 reviews
Overall Rating
3.5/5
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3.7
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Skill development
3.2
Work satisfaction
3.1
Job security
2.8
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Western Digital is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 299 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Western Digital
based on 273 reviews
3.6
Rated by 50 Women
Rated 3.4 for Salary and 3.3 for Work-life balance
3.5
Rated by 223 Men
Rated 3.7 for Work-life balance and 3.6 for Company culture
Work Policy at Western Digital
based on 26 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
65%
Work from office
31%
Permanent work from home
4%
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Overall Rating | 3.5/5 based on 299 reviews | 3.9/5 based on 4.1k reviews | 4.1/5 based on 4.6k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 4.2k reviews |
Highly Rated for | No highly rated category | Work-life balance Company culture | Skill development Company culture Work-life balance | Skill development |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Job security Skill development | Promotions | Promotions | Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 65% employees reported | Work from office 53% employees reported | Work from office 78% employees reported | Work from office 84% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.6 Good rated by 50 women | 3.9 Good rated by 1.2k women | 4.0 Good rated by 325 women | 3.7 Good rated by 242 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.5 Good rated by 223 men | 3.9 Good rated by 2.6k men | 4.1 Good rated by 3.8k men | 4.0 Good rated by 3.6k men |
Job security | 3.1 Average | 3.4 Average | 3.6 Good | 3.4 Average |
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Western Digital Salaries
Western Digital salaries have received with an average score of 3.4 out of 5 by 299 employees.
Staff Engineer
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₹15.9 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
Principal Engineer
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₹20 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr
Senior Engineer
(143 salaries)
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
Test Engineer
(130 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
(78 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
Firmware Engineer
(64 salaries)
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₹11.4 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
Software Engineer
(56 salaries)
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₹6.9 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
Senior Firmware Engineer
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₹14.7 L/yr - ₹25.4 L/yr
Associate Product Engineer
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Softwaretest Engineer
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr
Western Digital Interview Questions
A Firmware Engineer was asked Q. What do you know about HDD?
A Software Testing Engineer 1 was asked Q. Define Maven lifecycle.
A Technician was asked Q. Have you encountered any misprocesses?
An Associate Product Engineer was asked 9mo agoQ. Are you willing to join?
A SDE (Software Development Engineer) was asked Q. Implement a queue using stacks.
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Seagate still HAMRing away at the 100 TB disk drive decades later
- Seagate continues to work towards achieving 100 TB disk drives using HAMR technology with Mozaic 3+ HAMR tech currently supporting 3-3.6 TB per platter in their drives.
- Competitors like Western Digital and Toshiba are also moving towards HAMR tech for increased areal density in disk drives but are lagging behind Seagate's development progress.
- Seagate has faced challenges in mass production and qualification of HAMR drives, leading to delays in introducing higher capacity models to the market.
- Seagate aims to introduce 40-plus TB drive samples in the near future with plans to reach a capacity range of 12-44 TB and further advancements in subsequent generations.
- Despite previous setbacks, Seagate is optimistic about achieving 100 TB disk drives by around 2033, leveraging evolving HAMR technology for increased areal density.
- The company anticipates that over 40% of its disk drive exabytes will be supported by HAMR technology by the end of fiscal 2026, with further growth expected in fiscal 2027.
- Seagate's strategy involves leveraging HAMR technology to reduce production costs by reinventing lower capacity drives with fewer platters and sliders, aiming for a 10-15% cost reduction.
- The delays in HAMR productization have allowed competitors to catch up in terms of capacity, with Seagate opting for a ten-platter design compared to Western Digital and Toshiba's eleven-platter approach.
- Analysts believe that HAMR technology is reaching maturity, with expectations of wide-scale adoption by early 2026.
- Seagate's vertically integrated laser approach aims to enhance cost efficiency in production, while ongoing investments in HAMR technology indicate a strong commitment to achieving higher disk drive capacities.
- The prolonged challenges in HAMR technology development may give Seagate a competitive advantage in the market, potentially leading to increased market share and revenue over competitors.
The Register | 9 Jun, 2025
Seagate Releases 4TB Xbox Expansion Card And It's Very Expensive
- Seagate is releasing a new 4TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S, priced at $430 as per a listing on Best Buy.
- Seagate's Expansion Cards are plug-and-play solutions that can be easily inserted into the dedicated port at the rear of the Xbox for storage expansion.
- The Expansion Cards are compatible with Xbox's Velocity architecture, ensuring fast load times for games and easy data transfer between multiple consoles.
- Seagate's existing Expansion Card options include 1TB for $130, 2TB for $220, and Western Digital's options range from 512GB for $96 to 2TB for $250.
Gamespot | 3 Jun, 2025
Finally, Relief for Refurbishers! Softening Stance of DHC
- The Western Digital Technologies v. Hansraj Dugar case indicates a shift in the Delhi High Court's attitude towards refurbishers.
- The Court's stance is softening on trade mark infringement by refurbishers, allowing the importation of 'end-of-life' goods with proper disclosures.
- Customs Circular no. 13/2012 allows parallel imports of legally acquired goods, but the issue of infringement determination remains unclear.
- The Court distinguishes between 'as is' and 'refurbished' goods, emphasizing the importance of disclosure in reselling refurbished products.
- Previous cases like Western Digital v. Rajesh Verma and Western Digital v. Raaj Computers showed restrictions on selling refurbished goods.
- However, in Western Digital v. Geonix, refurbishing HDDs and removing the original mark led to passing off and opposition to sale.
- Seagate case allowed resale of refurbished goods with full disclosure, supporting the refurbishment industry and right to repair.
- Courts have missed considering the nature of markets like Nehru Place in confusion analysis of refurbished goods cases.
- The consumer expectation of quality in grey markets for refurbished goods is different, and Courts should analyze likelihood of confusion accordingly.
- The complex issue of post-sale confusion and the importance of consumer expectations in the context of refurbished goods remain unresolved in the Court's orders.
Spicyip | 2 Jun, 2025
Western Digital's plans for HAMR hard disk drives will materialize in 2027
- Western Digital plans to debut its first hard drives based on Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology in 2027.
- Before HAMR drives, the company will introduce another generation of hard drives on its ePMR 2 recording platform.
- WD's HAMR lineup is expected to include 36TB CMR model, 40TB SMR model, and a 44TB UltraSMR drive for select partners.
- HAMR technology aims to achieve higher data density by heating a small disk area before writing data, with Western Digital aiming for 100TB HDDs by 2030.
TechSpot | 31 May, 2025
New 30TB tape is a welcome hold-my-beer moment for Petabyte-scale storage as Seagate and Western Digital smash HDD capacity barrier
- The 10th generation LTO tape technology has been launched, offering a 30TB native capacity and 75TB compressed capacity.
- This capacity is lower than the originally planned 48TB and was delayed by four years before its release.
- Despite the lower capacity, the LTO roadmap extends to 576TB by 2040, aiming for future advancements.
- IBM, Symply, and Spectral Logic have all unveiled LTO-10 products in the past two days for large-scale data storage needs.
- The transfer rate for LTO-10 remains at 400MB/s, maintaining consistency with previous generations.
- Future LTO generations are expected to follow, with LTO-11 anticipated for a 2029 launch and up to LTO-14 planned.
- The pricing for LTO-10 drives starts at $11,995, with media costs likely exceeding $150 for a 30TB tape.
- The longevity and adaptability of LTO technology over its 25-year history have solidified its position as a reliable storage solution.
- Competitors like Sony's ODA have diminished, and while alternative storage methods exist, tape still remains a viable option.
- In a comparison of removable media, LTO tapes offer a cost-effective solution compared to HDDs and other storage options.
Tech Radar | 29 May, 2025
After Western Digital, Teamgroup introduces another PCIe Gen5 64TB SSD, and this one will almost certainly be a bargain
- TeamGroup has introduced a 64TB SSD, the T-CREATE MASTER Ai I5U U.2 PCIe 5.0 SSD, targeting enterprise workloads and AI applications.
- The drive is designed for cloud infrastructure and database applications, optimized for large language models and intensive AI-driven workloads.
- While PCIe Gen5 speed and enterprise-grade endurance are highlighted, real-world benchmarks will be crucial to assess the drive's performance.
- Competing in the high-capacity SSD market, pricing remains a key factor, with TeamGroup potentially offering a more affordable option for this level of storage.
Tech Radar | 25 May, 2025
Sandisk could use new architecture called Stargate to power its 256TB and 512TB SSDs in 2026 and beyond
- SanDisk is planning to release 256TB and 512TB SSDs utilizing a new controller named Stargate, set to launch in late 2025 for enterprise drives.
- Stargate is part of SanDisk's 'Ultra QLC' platform, aimed at scaling SSD capacities, with a roadmap showing 256TB SSDs in 2026 and 512TB in 2027, along with a potential 1PB target.
- The company reported a revenue decline of 10 percent in its first quarter as an independent entity, following its split from Western Digital, with revenue mainly driven by client SSDs.
- SanDisk's CEO mentioned that Stargate's new architecture will be integrated with BiCS8 QLC and support PCIe 5.0 in upcoming enterprise drives, with potential future support for PCIe 6.0.
Tech Radar | 16 May, 2025
One of the world's largest HDD makers is investing in exotic storage that can store hundreds of terabytes of data on a thumbnail-size drive
- Western Digital has made a strategic investment in Cerabyte, a startup focusing on long-term data storage using ceramic technology.
- Cerabyte utilizes ceramic nanolayers to inscribe data in QR code-like patterns, offering petabyte to exabyte scale storage without power requirements.
- The technology aims to provide sustainable storage solutions, resistant to issues like bit rot and silent corruption, ensuring an immutable record of the original data.
- Cerabyte's collaboration with Western Digital aims to commercialize the technology, with plans to scale up storage capacity to 100PB by 2030.
Tech Radar | 16 May, 2025
Western Digital's New Gaming SSD Can Write 14GB Per Second
- Western Digital has released a new NVMe SSD, the WD Black SN8100, that offers read speeds of 14,900MB per second and write speeds of up to 14,000MB per second, targeted at high-end gaming PC users.
- The SN8100 utilizes Western Digital's latest NAND technology, reaching the theoretical performance limit of PCIe 5.0, making it one of the fastest SSDs on the market.
- With an endurance of up to 2,400 TBW, the WD Black SN8100 is expected to be reliable and long-lasting, receiving positive reviews for its performance, load times, and efficiency.
- The pricing for the WD Black SN8100 starts at $180 for 1TB capacity, $280 for 2TB, and $550 for 4TB, but there are other NVMe SSD options available for those on a budget or looking for different brands.
Gamespot | 14 May, 2025
SanDisk’s latest drive sets new benchmark for consumer NVMe SSDs
- SanDisk introduces WD Black SN8100, a high-end PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD targeting PC enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals, setting a new performance benchmark.
- The drive offers sequential read speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s and write speeds of 14,000 MB/s, surpassing competitors like Crucial T705.
- WD Black SN8100 is available in capacities of 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB, designed for applications from gaming to AI workflows with improved thermal performance.
- The drive is twice as power efficient as its Gen 4.0 predecessor, with U.S. MSRPs ranging from $179.99 for 1TB to $549.99 for 4TB, and an 8TB version to come later, along with a heatsink-equipped variant featuring customizable RGB lighting.
Digitaltrends | 14 May, 2025
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Western Digital FAQs
When was Western Digital founded?
Western Digital was founded in 1970. The company has been operating for 55 years primarily in the Consumer Electronics & Appliances sector.
Where is the Western Digital headquarters located?
Western Digital is headquartered in San Jose,California.
How many employees does Western Digital have in India?
Western Digital currently has more than 3,000+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Western Digital based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Western Digital have good work-life balance?
Western Digital has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 62% employees rated Western Digital 4 or above, while 38% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Western Digital work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is Western Digital good for career growth?
Career growth at Western Digital is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.8. 38% employees rated Western Digital 3 or below on promotions / appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Western Digital promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Western Digital?
Working at Western Digital does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, job security and work satisfaction, based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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