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Intern, Firmware Engineering

Western Digital

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Internship

Posted 6 Aug 2026 · Engineering

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Job Description   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI (continuous improvement). Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python. Deliver cutting-edge storage products with SAS, SATA, PCIE interfaces. Collaborate and design solutions for the challenging yet unique problems across hardware and software platforms, including servers, RAID, and various operating systems (Windows and Linux). Participate in planning and coordinating significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusion. Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development. PREFERRED: Familiarity with micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems and RTOS desired. Knowledge in SAS, SATA and PCIE interface. Experience in the use of bus analyzers, emulators and other firmware debugging tools is a plus. Comfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Be fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys challenges and celebrates successes. SKILLS Good command of English communication Possess data analytics skillset such as machine learning. Knowledge of C/C++, object-oriented programming, Python, data structures, and algorithms. Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies. Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments.  High degree of problem-solving skills, solutions-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude. Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication. Qualifications Currently doing Bachelor  in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or equivalent required. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com. 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 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.
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PythonC++LinuxMachine learningData analysis

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