Summer 2027 - Software Engineering Internship

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. They are seeking a Summer 2027 Software Engineering Intern to create software that powers engineering teams and next-generation products, focusing on system tools, applications, data analytics, firmware, and systems design.

What you'll do:

• 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
• 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
• Design and develop data pipelines, databases, and data warehouses
• Build software and automation tools for collecting, processing, and analyzing data

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience developing technical skills through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects using one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, Go (Golang), SQL, JavaScript, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with software development fundamentals, debugging, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, or other computer engineering concepts
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a passion for learning new technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common software development tools (such as Git, Linux, or IDEs) is a plus
• Interest in storage technologies, semiconductors, embedded systems, cloud computing, AI, data analytics, or other emerging technologies

Benefits:

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life, accident and disability insurance
• Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Supplemental life and AD&D
• Legal plan
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness