About the Role & TeamIDC is looking for a Senior Research Analyst to support IDC’s storage research. As part of the Data and Storage Infrastructure research subdomain, the analyst will contribute to IDC’s research on storage systems, server-based storage, software-defined storage, and industry-level trends, including emerging AI storage architectures. The analyst will support senior analysts in advancing conversations with vendors, providers, regulatory bodies, end users, and other IDC analysts to ensure the storage narrative is well-rounded, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
What You’ll Do
Serve as a supporting analyst for IDC's global enterprise storage infrastructure coverage. Support senior analysts in delivering qualitative and quantitative insights and advice to technology vendors, IT buyers, and the investment community. Develop and maintain market models for specific segments of the storage market, including server-based, file-based, and object-based storage. Develop and deliver rich insights on the industry (key vendor, product, and technology trends) and the market (key adoption trends). Collaborate with infrastructure and device analysts to encompass insights into a bigger picture on storage platforms, systems, and services. Contribute to the production of reports on the current state of the industry and trends defining its future growth.
What You Bring
Why This Role Stands Out At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.
Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.
What We Offer
Compensation Transparency
At IDC, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. Employees are compensated equitably for their work, aligned with their skills and experience. Salary and incentive structures are determined through a rigorous process that considers experience, education, certifications, role-specific requirements, internal equity, and verified Canada market data from an independent third-party partner.The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $67,000 CAD – $120,000 CAD, inclusive of base salary and variable compensation.
If this role relocates to a different country, the salary range will be updated to reflect that country's range, rather than a currency conversion of the original range.
Equal Opportunity Employer
IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.
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International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,100 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.