Summer 2026 Intern - Software Engineering Intern - Firmware

Firmware Engineering Intern

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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

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.

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, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, 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.