Internship
Western Digital
10,001+ employees
Provides data storage solutions and services
No salary listed
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
San Jose, CA, USA
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- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and microcontroller programming (e.g., ARM, RISC-V)
- Solid understanding of digital signal processing and motor control algorithms
- Familiarity with feedback control systems and motion control applications
- Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems
- Proficiency in using version control systems, preferably Git
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for embedded firmware development
- Design, develop, and implement firmware for digital control systems for servo applications
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with servo motor hardware
- Develop, Implement and Optimize firmware to improve performance and efficiency
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging of firmware to ensure reliability and performance
- Analyze and resolve complex technical issues related to servo control
- Maintain detailed documentation of firmware architecture and implementations
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in servo control and embedded systems
- Exposure to FPGA Development process is desirable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
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, catering to clients ranging from large corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises. Western Digital's offerings include all-flash arrays that optimize performance for high data throughput applications and the JetStor brand, which is known for its cost-effective NAS and SAN solutions. Unlike many competitors, Western Digital focuses on delivering high-value products that support clustered environments and parallel path performance, making them suitable for businesses with demanding data needs. The company's goal is to be a trusted partner in the data storage industry by providing reliable solutions that meet the diverse requirements of their clients.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2014
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand for high-capacity storage is rising due to smart video applications.
- Ahmed Shihab's appointment may drive strategic innovations in product development.
- Western Digital's expansion into gaming with the C50 Expansion Card opens new revenue streams.
What critics are saying
- Emerging competitors offer innovative solutions at lower prices, threatening market share.
- Rapid technological advancements could render current products obsolete without quick innovation.
- Supply chain vulnerabilities, especially in semiconductors, may impact production capabilities.
What makes Western Digital unique
- Western Digital offers high-capacity storage solutions like the 26TB WD Purple Pro.
- The company is recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
- Western Digital's product portfolio includes innovative NAS and SAN solutions.
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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
Company News
Western Digital (WDC): one of the Best Data Storage Stocks to Invest in According to Analysts.
Ahead of NAB 2025, Western Digital has introduced a new 26TB WD Purple Pro hard drive for high-capacity smart video solutions.
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Western Digital (Nasdaq: WDC) announced today that it has hired Ahmed Shihab as Chief Product Officer.
Western Digital launches 26 TB drive for NAS alongside 208 TB DAS.
Western Digital has introduced its highest-capacity hard disk drive for network-attached storage (NAS) systems - the WD Red Pro 26TB - and several direct-attached storage (DAS) systems aimed at creative professionals.