Western Digital / SanDisk · San Francisco
Software EngineeringIntern
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.
This posting supports current and anticipated early-career hiring needs. Applying allows our recruiting team to consider you for opportunities that align with your qualifications, preferences, and availability. An immediate opening or interview is not guaranteed.
Where are these roles located? You’ll have the opportunity to work with teams in:
System Tools Software Intern:
Build the software behind the technology.
As a System Tools Software Intern, you'll create the software that powers engineering teams and next-generation products. You'll design, develop, test, and improve tools that make systems faster, more reliable, and easier to build.
In this role, you may:
Applications Software Intern:
Create software that helps teams work smarter.
As an Applications Software Engineer, you'll develop applications that support employees, customers, and business operations. You'll design, build, test, and improve software used across enterprise systems.
In this role, you may:
Data Analytics Intern:
Turn data into insights that drive better decisions.
As a Data Analytics Engineer, you'll build the tools and data systems that help teams understand performance, improve products, and solve business challenges. You'll work with large datasets to create meaningful insights that influence engineering and business decisions.
In this role, you may:
Firmware Engineering Intern:
Write the code that brings hardware to life.
As a Firmware Intern, you'll develop the low-level software that allows hardware devices to function. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you'll help build reliable, high-performance embedded systems used in next-generation technology.
In this role, you may:
This role is part of WD's early career development program. WD's early career development program is ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career. Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. The responsibilities of this role are typically aligned with candidates who have approximately 0–2+ years of relevant professional experience, though candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Systems Design & Integration Intern:
Bring complex systems together.
As a Systems Design & Integration Engineer, you'll help ensure hardware and software work together seamlessly. You'll collaborate across engineering teams to design, integrate, test, and optimize complete system solutions for next-generation products.
In this role, you may:
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Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 10/20/26, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadlin
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Compensation & Benefits Details
You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD'S Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
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