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"Western Digital designs, manufactures and markets internal and external hard drives of personal computers." read more
Western Digital Corporation Company Culture
Western Digital Corporation Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Western Digital Corporation's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
C+Team
C+Meetings
CCompensation
C-Diversity
C-Western Digital Corporation CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Goeckeler
56 /100
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Diversity at Western Digital Corporation
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Western Digital Corporation have rated Team, Outlook, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Western Digital Corporation
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Western Digital Corporation have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Western Digital Corporation eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-20
Western Digital Corporation employees are -20% more likely to recommend Western Digital Corporation as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at Western Digital Corporation
Working at Western Digital Corporation is rated below average by 264 employees, across various culture dimensions. Western Digital Corporation employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Western Digital Corporation’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Western Digital Corporation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Western Digital Corporation
D+
Overall Company Culture at Western Digital Corporation is rated D+
Last updated 6 days ago
Bottom
25%
Western Digital Corporation ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Western Digital Corporation Employee Reviews
Out of 135 Western Digital Corporation employee reviews, 66% were positive. The remaining 34% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Western Digital Corporation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 66% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 34% |
Positive Reviews From Western Digital Corporation Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Great leadership great support great
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Remove the barrier and connecting to others for related issue. Feels you are not working alone.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Willing to get things done
Constructive Feedback From Western Digital Corporation Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?fair ACR/STI/LTI. people doing the work should get paid accordingly.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Study basic computer science topics
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Be more efficent, creative and trustable.
Western Digital Corporation Company Information
Western Digital Corporation Company Overview
"Western Digital designs, manufactures and markets internal and external hard drives of personal computers."
Western Digital Corporation Mission, Vision & Values
Western Digital Corporation Mission & Values
Western Digital is committed to sound corporate sustainability in all aspects of our business.
Western Digital Corporation Vision Statement
We thrive on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
| Headquarter | Irvine, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wdc.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1970 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WDC |
Western Digital Corporation Competitors
Western Digital Corporation competitors include Arista Networks, NetApp, SanDisk, and Samsung. Western Digital Corporation ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Western Digital Corporation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Western Digital Corporation Employees
264 employees at Western Digital Corporation have reviewed Western Digital Corporation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.
Overall, the 264 Western Digital Corporation employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Western Digital Corporation are not very pleased with their total compensation at Western Digital Corporation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Western Digital Corporation are generally satisfied with their team. 264 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Western Digital Corporation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Western Digital Corporation believe the environment at Western Digital Corporation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Western Digital Corporation is comfortably fast. About 44% of the employees at Western Digital Corporation work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Western Digital Corporation are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Western Digital Corporation employees generally work 9.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Western Digital Corporation report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Western Digital Corporation have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
75% of Western Digital Corporation employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Western Digital Corporation employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
44% of Western Digital Corporation employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Western Digital Corporation employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
64% of Western Digital Corporation employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Western Digital Corporation - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Western Digital Corporation is that the company was prepared on their first day. Western Digital Corporation employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Western Digital Corporation KPIs and OKRs
At Western Digital Corporation 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Western Digital Corporation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 18 Western Digital Corporation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 10 have said yes.
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Western Digital Corporation CEO & Leadership
Western Digital Corporation CEO - David Goeckeler
56 /100
Western Digital Corporation’s CEO David Goeckeler started in this role in 2020. David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. David Goeckeler’s employees rank Western Digital Corporation in the Top 50% for Manager, in the Top 50% for Team, and in the Bottom 45% for Meetings. Goeckeler is generally unpopular with Western Digital Corporation employees, but ranks especially low with employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, and by employees in the Operations department and Female employees. However, employees in the HR department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Western Digital Corporation Leadership
The Western Digital Corporation Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO David Goeckeler, CFO & Chief Strategy Officer Mark Long J.D., and Chairman Matthew Massengill
David Goeckeler CEO / President
David Goeckeler serves as the CEO / President of Western Digital Corporation.
Mark Long J.D. CFO & Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Mark P. Long, J.D. has been the Chief Financial Officer at Western Digital Corporation since September 1, 2016. Mr.... read more
Matthew Massengill Chairman
Mr. Matthew E. Massengill, also known as Matt, served as the Chief Executive Officer at Western Digital Corporation from... read more
Michael D. Cordano President & COO
Mr. Michael D. Cordano, also known as Mike, has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of Western Digital... read more
Michael Charles Ray Ph.D. Chief Legal Officer, Executive VP & Secretary
Dr. Michael Charles Ray, Ph.D., has been the President and Secretary of SanDisk Corp. since May 12, 2016. Dr. Ray has... read more
Philip Bullinger Senior Vice President and General Manager of Data Center Systems Business Unit
Mr. Philip W. Bullinger, also known as Phil, has been Senior Vice President and General Manager of Data Center Systems... read more
David Tang Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing
Mr. David Tang, also known as Dave, has been Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Western Digital Corporation... read more
James Welsh III Executive Vice President and General Manager of Branded Products
Mr. James K. Welsh, Jim, III serves as an Executive Vice President at Western Digital Corporation. Mr. Welsh has been... read more
Srinivasan Sivaram Executive Vice President of Memory Technology
Dr. Srinivasan Sivaram, also known as Siva, has been an Executive Vice President of Memory Technology at Western Digital... read more
Western Digital Corporation Salaries
How much does Western Digital Corporation pay?
How much do people at Western Digital Corporation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Western Digital Corporation is $125,707, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,444, or $56 per hour.
At Western Digital Corporation, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $287,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,812 annually. Average Western Digital Corporation salaries by department include: Sales at $134,910, Operations at $83,724, Marketing at $95,043, and Business Development at $140,780. Half of Western Digital Corporation salaries are above $117,444.
122 employees at Western Digital Corporation rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 381 ratings) while 116 employees at Western Digital Corporation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 127 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Western Digital Corporation employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, and Architect. Comparably data has a total of 23 salary records from Western Digital Corporation employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $230k | $230k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $248k | $248k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $287k | $287k | 100th Percentile |
$125,707*
Average Compensation
$117,444*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Western Digital Corporation Salaries by City
Western Digital Corporation Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Western Digital Corporation
Diverse employees at Western Digital Corporation score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Western Digital Corporation in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Western Digital Corporation across various culture dimensions.
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Western Digital Corporation Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Western Digital Corporation PTO
Western Digital Corporation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 60% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Western Digital Corporation's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 43% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Western Digital Corporation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Western Digital Corporation Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Western Digital Corporation applied for 220 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Western Digital Corporation unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 3 were withdrawn by Western Digital Corporation after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
220
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 98% Granted (216 out of 220)
- 0% Denied ( out of 220)
- <1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 220)
- 1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 220)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Western Digital Corporation on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 38% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 26% | |
Marketing | 15% | |
Executive | 3% | |
Legal | 3% | |
Other | 15% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 32% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 12% | |
Atlanta | 3% | |
Sunnyvale | 3% | |
Ronkonkoma | 3% | |
Other | 47% |
Western Digital Corporation Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Western Digital Corporation's Internship Program is generally difficult. Why intern at Western Digital Corporation? Employees are not so happy at Western Digital Corporation and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Western Digital Corporation employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 50% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Western Digital Corporation?
Engineering
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult34%
Difficult33%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Western Digital Corporation
Who is the CEO of Western Digital Corporation?
Western Digital Corporation CEO is David Goeckeler, their score by employees is 56
What is Western Digital Corporation eNPS?
The eNPS for Western Digital Corporation is -20
What is Western Digital Corporation revenue?
Western Digital Corporation revenue is $19B
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Western Digital Corporation?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 136k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Western Digital Corporation?
The average salaries for Finance in Western Digital Corporation is 110k
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