Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Western Digital is a company focused on powering global innovation and advancing technology. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Intern in Software Engineering to develop and validate HDD firmware, contribute to device-driver work, and participate in Agile/Scrum rituals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate HDD firmware in C/C++ (features, fixes, unit/integration tests)
- Contribute to device-driver–adjacent work across storage I/O: PCIe, SAS, SATA, NVMe
- Script Python tools for test automation, log parsing, and data checks
- Participate in Agile/Scrum (SAFe) rituals; write clear docs for designs, tests, and results
- Debug with analyzers/scopes; collaborate on root-cause and performance tuning
Skills
- Pursuing BS/MS in CS, CE, or EE (or similar); graduation target May 2027–May 2028
- Coursework/projects in C or C++ and Embedded/Firmware fundamentals
- Understanding of storage/IO or OS concepts (threads, memory, timing), and willingness to learn HDD specifics
- Strong communicator, collaborative, and curious problem solver
- Exposure to storage stacks (protocols, link layers) or Linux/Windows driver concepts
- Basics with I²C/SPI/UART/USB, RTOS concepts, or BSP
- Python test tooling experience
- Prior internship/co-op in firmware, storage, or driver development
- Project experience with microcontrollers or Raspberry Pi/Arduino
- Familiarity with x86 assembly or MIPS fundamentals
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick leave
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life, accident and disability insurance
- Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit
- The Applause Program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Company Overview
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data. It was founded in 1970, and is headquartered in Milpitas, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.westerndigital.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Western Digital has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 234 in 2025, 537 in 2024, 448 in 2023, 580 in 2022, 525 in 2021, 332 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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