Software Engineering Intern - Firmware - Summer 2025 (No Relocation Provided)

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive 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.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

WDC  is a leading innovator in Enterprise Storage Networking. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Firmware Engineering Intern to join our team for the summer (Roseville, CA). This position provides students with a unique opportunity to work on real-world problems and gain valuable industry experience in firmware development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, developing, and testing firmware solutions
• Collaborate with the engineering team to define firmware requirements and specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C/C++ or other relevant languages.
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to firmware coding standards.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues in embedded systems.
• Conduct and participate in testing sessions to ensure firmware performance and reliability.
• Document development processes and maintain firmware documentation.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on challenging firmware development projects in a real-world setting.
• Guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers.
• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on embedded systems or firmware development.
• Must have the ability to work onsite without relocation assistance
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and familiarity with embedded systems.
• Understanding of microcontrollers, peripherals, and interface protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART).
• Experience with version control tools like Git.

Preferred:

• Prior internship or project experience in firmware or embedded systems is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

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: