Senior Technologist, System Architecture - AI Adoption & Development

• Full-time
• Job Type (exemption status):
  Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Salary Range:
  
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• Business Function: R&D Engineering

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

WD's CTO System Architecture is seeking a Senior Technologist to lead AI adoption, tool development, and best practices across our technology planning, roadmap execution, and cross‑functional engineering processes. You'll define how WD uses AI agents, large language models, and intelligent automation to improve strategic decision‑making, operational visibility, and organizational alignment — influencing adoption across System Architecture and cross‑functional technology and engineering teams.

This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility role for a technologist who combines deep AI expertise with strategic thinking, mentorship capability, and the drive to transform how an organization plans and executes technology strategy at scale.

• Define AI Vision — Establish WD's adoption roadmap and best practices for AI agents, LLMs, and intelligent tools across technology planning and engineering processes
• Lead AI‑Managed Roadmap Platform Evolution — Guide post‑launch improvements to our AI‑enabled technology roadmap dashboard and chat interface, ensuring it becomes the organization's single source of truth
• Develop High‑Impact Agents — Oversee design and development of transformational AI agents that automate status tracking, gap identification, and insight generation
• Influence Cross‑Functional Adoption — Partner with engineering and technology leadership to establish governance, standards, and ROI metrics for AI tool deployment
• Build Internal Expertise — Mentor co‑op engineers to technologists; foster a culture of AI‑driven systems thinking across teams
• Evaluate Partnerships & Vendors — Assess and recommend strategic AI/LLM vendors and platform partnerships aligned with WD's needs

• Shape how a global technology leader plans and executes long‑range strategy
• Work with cutting‑edge AI tools in real, high‑stakes environments with significant organizational impact
• Mentor and build a community of AI‑enabled technologists
• Direct visibility with CTO leadership and cross‑functional executive stakeholders
• Strategic influence over technology adoption and organizational effectiveness

• 7+ years in technology leadership, systems engineering, or AI/data platform development
• Deep hands‑on experience building AI agents, LLM applications, or agentic workflows in production environments
• Strong background in data architecture, data pipelines, and analytics tool development
• Proven ability to ship AI tools end‑to‑end and translate business problems into AI solutions
• Excellent communication skills; ability to inspire adoption across technical and non‑technical audiences
• Leadership experience mentoring engineers and influencing cross‑functional teams

• Experience with RAG systems, enterprise knowledge management, or LLM frameworks
• Background in process…