Great technology with great people before it was taken over by Western Digital. - Systems Model WD Employee Review

3.0
Sep 25, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

High end products development thus I get exposed to forward thinking and advanced design approaches techniques. Good bonus when the company was making money.

Cons

After WD took over HGST and then WD bought San Disk then it becomes a large company environment with full of politics with people struggle for power. Smaller design centers were shut down.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company has a good culture, with hard-working and smart employees.

Cons

The salary may be relatively low, with limited room for growth.

4.0
Jun 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- The company itself is doing well financially, allowing departments to take on bigger projects - Great work-life balance culture and unlimited PTO that actually allows for generate usage - Casual culture that encourages collaboration - Non-salary benefits are strong, with even lower-level employees benefiting from the stock purchase plan

Cons

- Despite its strong position, the company does trim headcount for the sake of efficiency - Work ethic seems complacent, but is offset by company's strong financial standing - Management can be cut-throat, but strong performers usually do well - Salaries are below market rate

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