Internship

Data Engineering Summer Intern

Posted on 1/9/2025

Western Digital

Western Digital

10,001+ employees

Provides data storage solutions and services

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
Node.js
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a MS or BS degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Math
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, R, NodeJS.
  • Solid understanding of Gen-AI, relational databases and associated tools/libraries.
  • Self-motivated individual, driven by curiosity and a passion for unlocking the potential of data.
Responsibilities
  • Leverage existing big data platform and data pipeline tools to develop optimal automated processes to assemble and process large data sets from different sources and ensure optimal and consistent delivery of analysis-ready data at scale.
  • Identify data issues, evaluate their impacts on analytic projects, and find/implement solutions
  • Lead the development and evaluation of generative AI techniques to expand the existing portfolio, support innovation, and deliver value to the engineering community.
  • Build on existing efforts with the in-house Nebula data platform and collaborate with the team to deploy a service ready for production-scale use.

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, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for better performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$927.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.
  • Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.
  • Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

What critics are saying

  • Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.
  • Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.
  • Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

What makes Western Digital unique

  • Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.
  • The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.
  • Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

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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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