[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Western Digital jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Western Digital · San Jose, CA # Senior Director, Head of WD Capital San Jose, CA, United States Full-time Executive Executive & Management Listed on Western Digital’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000156092209-senior-director-head-of-wd-capital) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Western Digital](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/) / Senior Director, Head of WD Capital ## Job description Western Digital is seeking a Senior Director to lead and own WD Capital, the company's corporate venture capital (CVC) arm. This individual will serve as the primary owner of WD Capital's strategy and execution: managing and adding value to the existing investment portfolio, building a thesis-driven pipeline of early-stage, strategically relevant companies, and leading the full investment lifecycle across sourcing, diligence, structuring, negotiation, closing, and ongoing portfolio governance. The role requires a rare combination of venture investing experience, technical depth, and the credibility to operate as a trusted partner to business and technical leaders, as well as the executive team. ### Portfolio Ownership & Management - Own the existing WD Capital portfolio end-to-end; monitor performance, support portfolio companies, manage board/observer seats, evaluate follow-on investment decisions, and drive exit and liquidity outcomes. ### Pipeline Development - Build and continuously refresh a thesis-driven pipeline of early-stage companies aligned to Western Digital's strategic and technology priorities. ### Investment Thesis Development - Partner with business leaders, CTO’s office, and Corporate Strategy to develop, test, and evolve investment theses that create strategic value for Western Digital. ### Deal Leadership (Soup-to-Nuts) - Personally lead sourcing, screening, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing for all new investment opportunities. ### Executive & Investment Committee Engagement - Prepare and present investment recommendations, portfolio reviews, and market insights to the Investment Committee and executive leadership. ### Ecosystem & Relationship Building - Cultivate a strong network across the venture ecosystem (investors, institutional VCs, founders, and accelerators) to ensure strong deal flow and syndicate access. ### Program Strategy & Governance - Define and evolve WD Capital's investment strategy, governance framework, and operating processes; establish WD Capital as a best-in-class CVC program. ### Market & Technology Intelligence - Track startup, technology, and competitive landscape trends relevant to Western Digital's markets and translate them into actionable investment and strategic insights. ### Cross-Functional Partnership - Work closely with Legal, Finance, Corporate Strategy, and Business leadership to align investments with corporate objectives and ensure disciplined execution. ## Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field). - 12+ years of relevant experience spanning venture capital and/or corporate venture capital, with direct experience having led or built a corporate venture capital program or fund. - Prior experience working within an institutional venture capital fund (e.g., as an investor progressing through Associate, Principal, or Partner-track roles). - Demonstrated track record independently sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and closing early-stage technology investments from start to finish. - Experience managing a portfolio of venture investments, including board/observer responsibilities and follow-on/exit decision-making. - Strong financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring skills, with sound judgment on risk and strategic fit. - Deep familiarity with technology sectors relevant to Western Digital (storage, semiconductors, data infrastructure, AI/ML infrastructure, or adjacent deep tech domains). - Executive presence and strong written/verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership, investment committees, or boards. - Established network and credibility within the venture capital and startup ecosystem. ### Preferred Qualifications - Advanced degree - MBA, or MS/PhD in a technical field. - Prior board director or board observer experience with venture-backed companies. - Experience building or scaling a CVC function within a large technology or industrial company. ### Familiarity with Western Digital's core markets - storage, flash/NAND, data infrastructure, and related ecosystems. ### Strategic thinking - connects emerging technology and startup landscape to corporate strategy. ### Deal leadership - drives complex, multi-stakeholder transactions to closure with rigor and speed. ### Ownership & autonomy - operates as the accountable owner of the CVC function. ### Relationship building - builds trust with founders, co-investors, and internal executive stakeholders. ### Analytical rigor - sound judgment on valuation, risk, and strategic fit. Travel Moderate travel required (estimated 20–30%) for portfolio company engagement, sourcing, and industry events. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: San Jose, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000156092209-senior-director-head-of-wd-capital) ## More jobs at Western Digital ### [Director, Analyst Relations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/186af9cd57c084f0b6c0/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Director, Benefits](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/b1b0315dd912a04d235b/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Director, People Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/34de95d81f42a4a3535b/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Senior Director, Core & Ecosystem Strategy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/e19e4b8777a95a47181d/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Senior Director, Corporate Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/4ffe6ed7bd1681ed2412/) San Jose, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Capital Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aegon/jobs/6685f0ffb30966affd7c/) Aegon · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ### [Director Capital Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equity-residential/jobs/5a1ce476e7abd92e037b/) Equity Residential · San Francisco, CA ### [Director - Huntington Private Capital](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-bank/jobs/e70b8cfae0b214a05e44/) Huntington Bank · Houston, TX Detroit, MI ### [Structured Working Capital Product Manager – Payments – Executive Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/8a20e84dec6ac9b79a0e/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States ### [Director - Asset Based Lending Sponsor and Capital Markets](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-bank/jobs/5d0a2316c506d565a926/) Huntington Bank · Chicago, IL Farmers, TX New York, NY Charlotte, NC OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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