Internship

Summer 2024 Software Engineering Intern

Posted on 2/28/2024

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Longmont, CO, USA

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Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • Current student pursuing a BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, graduating between December 2024 - May 2025
  • Skilled in Python development
  • Proficient in C/C++
  • Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to handle a diverse range of issues and recommend solutions with data taken into consideration
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
  • Capable of achieving results in a fast-moving, dynamic environment
Responsibilities
  • Development of Python-based test automation tools required for the validation of hard disk drive data integrity-related features
  • Participate in all aspects of test automation design including the test algorithms, interface to the HDD FW, and structure of the Python test scripts
  • Develop and execute test validation plans to demonstrate the correct operation of the test automation tools
  • Collaborate and work effectively as a member of a multi-site agile engineering development team

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, making them suitable for environments that require fast data processing. Western Digital stands out from competitors by offering a diverse range of products that cater to both large enterprises and smaller businesses, ensuring that they can meet the needs of various clients. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner in the data storage industry by delivering high-value solutions that enhance data management for businesses of all sizes.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • High demand for storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
  • Growing gaming industry boosts demand for advanced storage solutions.
  • Potential high returns on Western Digital stocks in 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Seagate's HAMR technology may surpass Western Digital's ePMR in efficiency.
  • Market saturation in high-capacity HDDs due to competition from Toshiba.
  • Rapid tech advancements could render Western Digital's products obsolete.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital leads with 32TB HDDs using ePMR technology.
  • The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
  • Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands cater to gamers and professionals.

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Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

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