Summer 2027 Intern - Software Engineering

Location: San Jose, CA, us Employment Type: {'id': 'intern', 'label': 'Intern'}

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

This posting supports current and anticipated early-career hiring needs. Applying allows our recruiting team to consider you for opportunities that align with your qualifications, preferences, and availability. An immediate opening or interview is not guaranteed.

Where are these roles located? You’ll have the opportunity to work with teams in:

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Irvine, California

Longmont, Colorado

Fremont, California

Rochester, Minnesota

San Jose, California

System Tools Software Intern

Build the software behind the technology.

As a System Tools Software Intern, you'll create the software that powers engineering teams and next-generation products. You'll design, develop, test, and improve tools that make systems faster, more reliable, and easier to build.

In this role, you may

Design and develop system software, utilities, and engineering tools.

Build or enhance operating systems, compilers, networking tools, databases, and Internet-based applications.

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize software performance.

Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration.

Help influence hardware design by developing software that works efficiently with new technologies.

Applications Software Intern

Create software that helps teams work smarter.

As an Applications Software Engineer, you'll develop applications that support employees, customers, and business operations. You'll design, build, test, and improve software used across enterprise systems.

Design, develop, and maintain commercial and internal software applications.

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using modern programming languages.

Test, debug, and improve application performance.

Collaborate with teammates to build new features and solve technical problems.

Create documentation that supports software deployment and ongoing maintenance.

Data Analytics Intern

Turn data into insights that drive better decisions.

As a Data Analytics Engineer, you'll build the tools and data systems that help teams understand performance, improve products, and solve business challenges. You'll work with large datasets to create meaningful insights that influence engineering and business decisions.

Design and develop data pipelines, databases, and data warehouses.

Build software and automation tools for collecting, processing, and analyzing data.

Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations that support decision-making.

Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

Analyze data to identify trends, improve processes, and solve complex problems.

Firmware Engineering Intern

Write the code that brings hardware to life.

As a Firmware Intern, you'll develop the low-level software that allows hardware devices to function. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you'll help build reliable, high-performance embedded systems used in next-generation technology.

Design, develop, test, and debug embedded firmware.

Write software using C, C++, assembly, and other low-level programming languages.

Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with electronic systems.

Troubleshoot firmware and hardware interactions to improve performance and reliability.

Support new product development from concept through production.

This role is part of WD's early career development program. WD's early career development program is ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career.  Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. The responsibilities of this role are typically aligned with candidates who have approximately 0–2+ years of relevant professional experience, though candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Systems Design & Integration Intern

Bring complex systems together.

As a Systems Design & Integration Engineer, you'll help ensure hardware and software work together seamlessly. You'll collaborate across engineering teams to design, integrate, test, and optimize complete system solutions for next-generation products.

Define system requirements and technical specifications.

Evaluate hardware and software compatibility.

Coordinate the integration of multiple subsystems into complete products.

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system-level issues.

Recommend improvements that enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability.

Qualifications

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience developing technical skills through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects using one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, Go (Golang), SQL, JavaScript, or similar technologies.

Familiarity with software development fundamentals, debugging, data structures, algo