Vice President - Enterprise Architecture & Engineering

Western Digital Corp•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Vice President - Enterprise Architecture & Engineering will serve as the strategic technology leader responsible for shaping and governing the company's end-to-end architecture vision. This executive will ensure that the enterprise technology ecosystem-spanning data, applications, AI, and infrastructure-remains scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals. Partnering closely with the CIO and senior leadership, the VP will drive architectural innovation, champion AI-enabled capabilities, and build a high-performing architecture function that accelerates digital transformation and operational excellence. The role serves as a market-leading trend scout, continuously scanning emerging technologies and translating those insights into actionable strategies that ensure WDC remains modern, competitive, and future-ready.

Requirements

12-15 years of progressive experience in software engineering, systems design, or enterprise architecture.
Minimum 5 years in senior technology leadership (Director, VP, or CTO-equivalent) within a complex, global organization.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale architecture transformations and AI-driven initiatives.
Deep mastery of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern infrastructure (Kubernetes, IaC, serverless).
Proven experience designing and scaling data-centric architectures (data lake/warehouse, streaming, real-time analytics).
Hands-on experience building and deploying Agentic/Autonomous AI pipelines in production environments.
Strong background in enterprise integration (API-first, event-driven, ESB) and manufacturing execution systems (MES, Kinaxis).
Exceptional ability to recruit, develop, and retain top technical talent.
Outstanding executive communication and influence skills; able to present complex ideas clearly to non-technical audiences and the board.
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect architecture decisions to measurable business outcomes.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated or mission-critical industries (e.g., manufacturing, aerospace, fintech).
Certifications: TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent. Recognized contributions to the field through publications, patents, or speaking engagements on AI, architecture, or large-scale systems.