Western Digital · 8 hours ago
Summer 2026 Intern - Software Engineering (Firmware)
Irvine, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerWestern Digital is a leading innovator in Enterprise Storage, seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern for the summer. This role provides students with an opportunity to work on real-world firmware development projects, collaborating with the engineering team and enhancing their technical skills.
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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
Opportunity to work on challenging firmware development projects in a real-world setting.
Guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers.
A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture.
Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
Founded in 1970
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$901.37M2023-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.37M
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