# Winter 2027 Intern/Co-Op Development Engineer at Western Digital

- Company: Western Digital
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Rochester, MN
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000152261929
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/western-digital-winter-2027-intern-co-op-development-engineer/

## About the role

The ideal candidate would be someone who is passionate about hardware validation with solid EE fundamentals and some experience in test automation.

## What they're looking for

- Currently pursing a Masters degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering
- Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies
- Strong understanding of analog and digital electrical circuits
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python and/or TCL and test automation
- Knowledge in AI and use of AI in the development of predictive and generative models
- Self-driven and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills