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Intern Firmware Engineering

CompanyWestern Digital
LocationPetaling Jaya
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will design and modify optimization and measurement commands for hard disk drive products while conducting test validation. They will also troubleshoot failures occurring during continuous integration and product integration testing.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
22841
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
For more than 55 years, WD has built the storage infrastructure that powers the world’s data. Now, as WD, we’re driving certainty for the AI-driven data economy—delivering the scale, reliability, and economics required to turn data into intelligence.
About the Role

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

  • Designing and modifying optimization and measurement commands, for Hard Disk Drive product, related to product read/ write operation.
  • Designing and modifying test methods, running validation and reviewing parametric data, to assure firmware code quality.
  • Troubleshoot failures/ problems occur during continuous integration tests or product integration tests

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Current student pursuing Bachelor degree in Computer Science/ Computer/ Electronics/ Electrical Engineering or related field.

PREFERRED:

  • Interested in data analysis

SKILLS

  • Experience in C/C++/Python programming or scripting.
  • Strong logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

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.

WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at  to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email .

  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Engineering Support
  • Work Location: KL COE Office--LOC_WDT_KL COE
  • Key Skills
    CC++PythonScriptingFirmware engineeringData analysisLogical thinkingProblem-solvingTest methodsValidationParametric data analysisContinuous integrationProduct integration
    Categories
    EngineeringTechnologySoftwareData & AnalyticsManufacturing
    Benefits
    MentorshipProfessional developmentStructured onboarding