# Director, Analyst Relations at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: 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. Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000146817855?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-director-analyst-relations/

## About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for building and scaling WD’s Analyst Relations program at a pivotal moment. Industry analyst perception shapes everything from customer purchasing decisions to partner confidence and investor sentiment. This role will drive all of WD’s engagement with industry analysts, and sits at the intersection of strategy, competitive intelligence, and external storytelling. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years in Analyst Relations at a global enterprise tech company
- Deep familiarity with the enterprise analyst ecosystem — you know the key analysts, and their coverage areas
- Experience steering at least one major evaluation (Magic Quadrant or Wave) from start to finish, ideally with a measurable improvement in positioning
- Exceptional written and verbal communication — you can translate complex technical topics into clean, compelling narratives
- Comfort operating at the executive level, this role involves regular interaction with the CEO and CPO
- You see around corners and anticipate how analyst coverage will affect the business


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