WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
We are focused on design and development of next generation firmware architecture and algorithms to deliver high performance and cost-efficient enterprise Hard Disk Drive (eHDD) products. As part of the globally diverse R&D team, you will be working in an Agile development environment with opportunity to learn and grow in multiple disciplines.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or related field
- Knowledge in C, Object-oriented programming (e.g. C++, Python), Data Structure, Algorithms. Multi-threaded programming
- Ability to rapidly learn new technologies, complex code
- Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies
- You have strong aptitude and penchant for problem solving, algorithm design, and complexity analysis
- You have excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
More about this role
What We Do
We are focused on design and development of next generation firmware architecture and algorithms to deliver high performance and cost-efficient enterprise Hard Disk Drive (eHDD) products. As part of the globally diverse R&D team, you will be working in an Agile development environment with opportunity to learn and grow in multiple disciplines.
In this program, you will take a deeper dive into professional life at Western Digital by getting exposure to different parts of the organization. Some Program elements include:
- On the job training and mentorship with industry professionals
- Professional development trainings
- Executive exposure
- Networking events with other interns and Western Digital employees
- Collaboration opportunities with cross-geographical & cross-cultural teams especially the team in Japan & US.
This position is based in Western Digital Tech and Regional Center (M), which is a Center of Excellence located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
- Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI and Agile methodologies.
- Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path,...
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