# Principal Technical Recruiter 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: 2026-10-05
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000153556539?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-principal-technical-recruiter/

## About the role

We are seeking a Principal Technical Recruiter to join our Global Talent Acquisition organization, reporting directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition — Product, IT & Strategy . This is a high-impact, full-cycle recruiting role designed for a seasoned talent professional who operates at the intersection of strategic advisor, delivery expert, and transformation leader. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Experience recruiting within the semiconductor, data storage, hardware, or enterprise technology sectors
- Prior agency or executive search background combined with in-house corporate experience
- Exposure to workforce planning, organizational design, or HR business partnering conversations
- Proficiency with platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Beamery, SeekOut, Gem, Tableau, or Power BI


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-principal-technical-recruiter/