Western Digital is looking for an Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) to build automation and internal applications that help engineers test, validate, and improve our hard drives. Your code will directly support product quality and engineering efficiency.
What You'll Do
- Automate validation testing by writing Python/MATLAB scripts that replace manual workflows and speed up product testing cycles.
- Build internal engineering tools by developing web-based applications used daily by validation and product teams.
- Collaborate with validation engineers to translate their workflows into code that saves time and reduces errors.
- Improve lab efficiency by identifying repetitive tasks and building tooling to eliminate them.
- Contribute to full-stack development by working on both backend automation and frontend interfaces.
- Support CI/CD pipelines by helping integrate automated tests into continuous deployment workflows.
- Work with storage protocols by interacting with SATA-based testing environments and validation systems.
- Participate in technical reviews to share ideas, improve processes, and learn from cross-functional teams.
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing or recently completed BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case.
- C/C++ programming experience – comfortable writing, debugging, and optimizing code.
- Scripting experience – proficient with Python, MATLAB, Bash, or similar languages.
- Built a web application – could be a school project, hackathon entry, or internship work.
- Software development fundamentals – understand version control, debugging, and writing clean code.
- Problem-solving mindset – you see manual processes and think 'there's a better way'.
- Strong communication skills – can explain technical decisions and collaborate across teams.
Nice to Have
- Test automation frameworks or CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
- Hardware testing, validation environments, or storage protocols (SATA/SAS).
- Full-stack development (frontend + backend).
- MATLAB for data analysis or test automation.
- Internship in software or systems engineering.
Technical Stack
- Python
- MATLAB
- C/C++
- Bash
- SATA
Team & Environment
Part of the Early Career program, which includes structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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.
- 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 WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
- Salary range applicable for jobs performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in those states.
- Eligible to be considered for Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents.
Work Mode
Locations: US.
Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.
