Intern - Software Engineer (Studying Bachelor Degree)

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement AI-driven solutions to improve the reuse disk process and tooling.
• Write clean, efficient code in Python and C following established coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to design and optimize machine learning models for disk reuse applications.
• Conduct unit testing and debugging to ensure software reliability and performance.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from team members to enhance code quality.
• Document code functionality, technical specifications, and project progress for team reference.
• Research and evaluate emerging AI and deep learning techniques applicable to disk process optimization.
• Support the development of prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions for new features.

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional careers by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience with software development tools and environments
• Hands-on experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence applications
• Demonstrate a good level of English proficiency (written/verbal)

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Python and C programming languages
• Competency in problem-solving and analytical decision-making
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and standard development tools
• Strong presentation and technical communication abilities

PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of deep learning frameworks and methodologies
• Experience with machine learning model development and optimization
• Demonstrated capability in project management and execution
• Track record of innovation in software solution

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