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Western Digital Principal Engineer Reviews

based on 22 reviews
Updated 2 Jan, 2025

Overall Rating

3.4/5
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Category Ratings

3.8

Salary & Benefits

3.5

Work-Life balance

2.9

Promotions/Appraisal

2.8

Company culture

2.8

Work Satisfaction

2.8

Skill development

2.7

Job Security

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Is Western Digital a good place to work for Principal Engineers?
The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 from over 22 employee reviews, it's clear that most principal engineers have an average experience working at Western Digital. Salary & Benefits holds the highest rating at 3.8, while job security is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 2.7. Read reviews about salary & benefits and job security on AmbitionBox.
Does Western Digital pay their Principal Engineers well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, Western Digital principal engineers rate their salary and benefits at 3.8 out of 5, based on 22 reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about Western Digital's principal engineers salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Western Digital for principal engineers, click here.
How is the work culture at Western Digital for Principal Engineers?
Work culture at Western Digital for principal engineers is rated 2.8 out of 5 by 22 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating a below-average environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. This lower rating suggests that employees may experience challenges in aspects like collaboration, support, and overall satisfaction. To read reviews specifically about work culture at Western Digital for principal engineers, click here.
How is the job security at Western Digital for Principal Engineers?
Based on 22 reviews on AmbitionBox, Western Digital's principal engineers rate job security at 2.7 out of 5. This lower rating indicates that a significant number of employees may have concerns about their job stability and the reliability of their roles at Western Digital. To read reviews about job security at Western Digital for principal engineers, click here.

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Gender Based Ratings for Western Digital Principal Engineer

based on 20 reviews
3.0
Rated by 3 Women

Rated 2.6 for Work-Life Balance and 2.6 for Salary & Benefits

women
3.4
Rated by 17 Men

Rated 3.9 for Salary & Benefits and 3.7 for Work-Life Balance

men

Working Days for Western Digital Principal Engineer

based on 22 reviews
Monday to Friday
100%

Work Timings for Western Digital Principal Engineer

based on 22 reviews
Flexible timing
Strict (9am - 6pm)
Strict (10am - 6pm)
81%
6%
6%
7% employees reported other strict timings

Shift Timings for Western Digital Principal Engineer

based on 22 reviews
Day shift
100%

Business Travel for Western Digital Principal Engineer

based on 22 reviews
No travel
86%
International travel
7%
Within city
7%
Western Digital Principal Engineer Salary
based on 208 salaries
₹24.5 L/yr - ₹59 L/yr
35% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in India
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