# Senior Director, Head of WD Capital at Western Digital Capital

- Company: Western Digital Capital
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/company/western-digital-capital
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Jose, California, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $243K to $324K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-01
- Apply by: 2026-12-16
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/oneclick-ui/company/WesternDigital/publication/11efeaef-5cb6-4042-8e6e-7675dc79fde0?dcr_ci=WesternDigital&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-capital-senior-director-head-of-wd-capital/

## About the role

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field)
- 12+ years of relevant experience spanning venture capital and/or corporate venture capital, with direct experience having led or built a corporate venture capital program or fund
- Prior experience working within an institutional venture capital fund (e.g., as an investor progressing through Associate, Principal, or Partner-track roles)
- Demonstrated track record independently sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and closing early-stage technology investments from start to finish
- Experience managing a portfolio of venture investments, including board/observer responsibilities and follow-on/exit decision-making
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring skills, with sound judgment on risk and strategic fit


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-capital-senior-director-head-of-wd-capital/