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
Western Digital is seeking highly motivated undergraduate and MBA students to join our Finance & Accounting teams for a hands-on internship experience during Summer 2026. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to key areas of corporate finance.
This internship is designed to provide real-world experience and professional development in a dynamic, innovative environment. Whether you're pursuing your bachelor's or MBA, you'll be part of a team that powers global innovation through data.
These roles will be based in our offices in San Jose and Irvine, CA. Candidates who will not require relocation to the San Jose or Irvine areas will be prioritized in the process.
Finance internships at Western Digital are primarily in-person, up to 3 days per week. These positions are full-time (40 hours/week) and paid hourly. The hourly pay for this position will range between $25-43/hour based on year in school and other factors. Work time outside of normal business hours (9am-5pm PDT) may be requested as a part of your internship.
Internship Areas
Interns may be placed in one of the following functional areas:
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Tax
Internal Audit
Business Unit Finance
Treasury
Technical Accounting
SEC Reporting
Revenue Accounting
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:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or MBA degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Right to work in the U.S. without requiring Western Digital to sponsor an immigration case (e.g., H-1B).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create effective presentations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in large, cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Excel proficiency is especially important.
Preferred (MBA Candidates):
3–5 years of prior corporate work experience.
Undergraduate degree in Finance or a related field.
Experience presenting to senior management.
Familiarity with financial tools such as PowerBI or Tableau is a plus.
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