Summer 2027 Software Engineering Intern

Build the software behind the technology

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

Teams you could work with include Colorado Springs, Irvine, Longmont, Fremont, Rochester and San Jose.

System Tools Software Intern

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

• 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

As an Applications Software Engineer, you will develop applications that support employees, customers, and business operations. You will 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

As a Data Analytics Engineer, you will build the tools and data systems that help teams understand performance, improve products, and solve business challenges. You will work with large datasets to create 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 turn them into technical solutions.
• Analyze data to identify trends, improve processes, and solve complex problems.

Firmware Engineering Intern

As a Firmware Intern, you will develop the low-level software that allows hardware devices to function. Working between hardware and software, you will 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, which suits people early in their professional careers. Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. Responsibilities are typically aligned with candidates who have about 0 to 2+ years of relevant professional experience, though candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Systems Design & Integration Intern

As a Systems Design & Integration Engineer, you will help ensure hardware and software work together smoothly. You will 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay within the salary range may depend on education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and business needs. The posting does not state a pay range for this role.

Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, life, accident and disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, transit, an employee stock purchase plan, and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.

About Western Digital

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

Join us and help shape the future of data.