Job Specifications
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®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.
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.
Job Description
WDC is a leading innovator in Enterprise Storage Networking. We are looking for a passionate and skilled DevOps Engineering Intern to join our team for the summer (Roseville, CA). This position provides students with a unique opportunity to work on real-world problems and gain valuable industry experience in firmware development.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Assist in designing, developing, and automation solutions.
Collaborate with the multiple engineering teams to define requirements and specifications.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C, Python, and other relevant languages.
Configuration of hardware and software to meet internal requirements.
Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues in embedded systems.
Conduct and participate in testing sessions to ensure solutions are robust and maintainable.
Document development processes and maintain documentation.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to work on challenging firmware development projects.
Guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers.
A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture.
Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
Qualifications
Required:
Currently pursuing a Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with a focus on embedded systems or firmware development.
Must have the ability to work onsite without relocation assistance.
Strong programming skills in C/Python and familiarity with embedded systems.
Understanding of automation tools (Jenkins, Shell scripting, etc).
Experience with version control tools like Git.
Preferred:
Prior internship or project experience in firmware or embedded systems is highly desirable.
Skills:
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Additional Information
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available HERE
Western Digital 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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