[Remote] Summer 2026 Intern - Software Engineering (Firmware)

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

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