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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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