Western Digital is hiring a Data Engineering Intern as part of our structured Early Career program. You will receive foundational training through onboarding, mentorship, and hands-on development, contributing to projects that power our data storage technology.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain dashboards, automated reports, and test scripts, integrating outputs into internal systems.
- Experiment with AI tools to enhance access to reports, documentation, and knowledge bases.
- Contribute production-quality code and lead scoped projects across data, automation, backend, or visualization domains.
- Learn hands-on with direct mentorship from experienced engineers.
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with R, SQL, or Python through coursework, academic projects, research, or personal projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail demonstrated in academic or project work.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with teammates, including students, researchers, and mentors.
- Interest in or curiosity about the data storage (HDD) industry, gained through classes, projects, or independent learning.
- Exposure to Generative AI, NLP, or other AI/ML tools through coursework, labs, or projects.
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools or cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS) through academic or project-based use.
- Basic understanding of version control and CI/CD concepts (e.g., Git; exposure to Jenkins, Docker is a plus).
Nice to Have
- Experience with additional programming languages such as C++, Java, or JavaScript/Node.js, gained through coursework, side projects, or research.
Technical Stack
- Core: R, SQL, Python
- AI/ML: Generative AI, NLP and other AI/ML tools
- Cloud & Platforms: Business Intelligence tools, Google Cloud, AWS
- Tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker
- Additional Languages: C++, Java, JavaScript, Node.js
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid vacation time and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life, accident and disability insurance.
- Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Other voluntary benefit programs (supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity).
- Tuition reimbursement and transit benefits.
- Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
- Eligibility for overtime pay, shift differential pay, and bonuses under incentive plans.
- Eligibility to participate in annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program (RSUs or cash equivalents).
- RSU awards available to eligible new hires.
- Salary range applicable for jobs performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs in those states. Range may be modified. + equity.
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
