# Director of Compensation 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: 2026-09-22
- Apply by: 2026-11-06
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000151136379
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-director-of-compensation/

## About the role

The Director of Compensation leads the strategic design and operational execution of the company’s compensation programs. This role ensures that all compensation practices—including base pay, variable pay, equity, job architecture, and market analysis—are competitive, compliant, scalable, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals. The Director partners closely with senior HR leaders and business executives, advising on compensation strategies to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field, Master’s or MBA preferred
- CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification highly preferred
- Progressive compensation experience, with experience in a leadership role
- Experience managing compensation operations
- Strong analytical, project management, and strategic thinking skills
- Proficiency with compensation tools and platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, MarketPay)