Internship - Software Development (Embedded)

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.

What We Do  

We are focused on design and development of next generation firmware architecture and algorithms to deliver high performance and cost-efficient enterprise Hard Disk Drive (eHDD) products. As part of the globally diverse R&D team, you will be working in an Agile development environment with opportunity to learn and grow in multiple disciplines.   

• On the job training and mentorship with industry professionals  
• Professional development trainings  
• Executive exposure   
• Networking events with other interns and Western Digital employees  
• Collaboration opportunities with cross-geographical & cross-cultural teams especially the team in Japan & US. 

This position is based in Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (M), which is a Center of Excellence located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. 

What You Will Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for EHDD using best practices like unit test, CI and Agile methodologies.  
• Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python.   
• Participate in significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusions.  
• Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development. 
• Devise strategies for in-depth functionality and compatibility testing of complex drive features.

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Current student, pursuing Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or related field.  
• Knowledge in C, Object-oriented programming (e.g. C++, Python), Data Structure, Algorithms. Multi-threaded programming. 
• Ability to rapidly learn new technologies, complex code.  
• Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.  
• You have strong aptitude and penchant for problem solving, algorithm design, and complexity analysis. 
• You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication.  
• You are comfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever evolving environment.  
• You can be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys challenges and celebrates successes.  
• Self-motivated to work both supervised and unsupervised as part of the team. 

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge in micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded firmware development and RTOS. 
• Knowledge in data analytics, data visualization, machine learning. 

SKILL

• Good understanding of Agile practices.

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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