Western Digital is a leading innovator in Enterprise Storage, seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern for the summer. The role provides students with a unique opportunity to work on real-world problems in firmware development and gain valuable industry experience.
Responsibilities
Dive into building the next generation of heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology. Unleash your creativity and technical skills on new designs
Assist in designing, developing, and testing firmware solutions
Collaborate with the engineering team to define firmware requirements and specifications
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C/C++ or other relevant languages
Participate in code reviews and adhere to firmware coding standards
Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues in embedded systems
Conduct and participate in testing sessions to ensure firmware performance and reliability
Develop Python scripts for test automation, log parsing, and data checks
Document development processes and maintain firmware documentation
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on embedded systems or firmware development graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027
Must have the ability to work onsite without relocation assistance
Strong programming skills in C, C++, python and familiarity with embedded systems
Understanding of microcontrollers, peripherals, and interface protocols (e.g., UART)
Familiarity with software testing practices and test-driven development
Experience or willingness to learn AI-assisted coding and development tools
Experience with version control tools like Git
Preferred
Prior internship or project experience in firmware or embedded systems is highly desirable
Basics with RTOS concepts, or BSP
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
For more than 55 years, WD has built the storage infrastructure that powers the world’s data.
