Computer Science & Engineering Intern (Bachelors, Summer 2025)

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Here's how you can help.

Job Description

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 at 11:59pm PST (~3 months from posting), 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 deadline.

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At SanDisk, we are passionate about expanding the possibilities of data storage, giving businesses and consumers the peace of mind that comes from knowing their data is readily available and reliable, even in the most challenging environments.

Our products are used in the world's leading-edge data centers, embedded in game-changing smartphones, tablets, and laptops, and entrusted by consumers around the world. As a vertically-integrated storage solution company, we are able to quickly deliver innovative, high-quality solutions with less time from research to realization. From mobile devices to hyperscale data centers, SanDisk storage solutions make the incredible possible.

Join us and jumpstart your career alongside our team of innovators and industry influencers, and help shape the future of digital technology with a leading provider of flash memory and storage solutions!

Please note: this posting is not for a specific job opening and by submitting your resume you are expressing interest in being contacted about this type of role at SanDisk in the future.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System Tool Software Engineering - System Tool Software Engineers design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for software enhancements and new products. In this role you can help develops software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools; determine hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design; and develop applications for technical end users.
   
• Applications Software Engineering - Applications Software Engineer analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies for software enhancements and new production for local, network, or Internet-related computer programs for commercial or end-user applications such as materials management, financial management, HRIS or desktop applications products. In this role you will use current programming language and technologies, write code, complete programming, and perform testing and debugging of applications; and complete documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
   
• Data Analytics Engineering – Data Analytics Engineers analyze, design, develop, program, troubleshoot, debug, monitor, maintain and provide end-user support for software programs, systems, data warehouses, and data collection/extraction processes/reports involved in the company’s engineering and corporate quality data collection, extraction, and analysis functions. Day-to-day responsibilities include, developing software tools including utilities, databases, data warehouses and Internet-related tools; determining hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design; and developing architecture. Additional responsibilities may include interacting with users to gather and document business requirements and translate them into technical specifications; creating standard and ad hoc reports; and extracting and analyzing data.
   
• AI/ML Engineering – AI/Machine Learning Engineers design, develop, and implement artificial intelligence and machine learning models to solve complex problems and improve efficiency. In this role, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and software developers, working on designing, building, and deploying models and automation pipelines of our internal AI Platform and applications. Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and libraries e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Langchain, working of LLM and transformers are a plus.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field with a graduation date of May/June 2026
• Available to work a 12-week, full time internship during May/June - Aug/Sept 2025

Preffered: 

It’s helpful if you meet one or more of the following qualifications, but it isn't a requirement.

• Proficiency in one or more developer skills: C/C++, Python, Java, Java Script, Perl, React
• Experience and knowledge of best-practice firmware engineering and system design principles
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges
• Demonstrates ability to think critically and solve complex technical problems

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: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 04/03/2025 (3 months from posting), 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 deadline.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, 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 Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.