Summer 2026 Intern - HDD Testing
Western DigitalSan Jose, California, United States
Posted March 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Western Digital has been a foundational provider of storage infrastructure for over 55 years, enabling the global data economy through reliable, scalable, and cost‑effective solutions. The company specializes in a broad portfolio that includes HDDs, Helium‑powered drives, NVMe, embedded and object storage, as well as cloud and data‑center services such as backup recovery, virtualization, and data federation. Western Digital’s focus on AI‑driven data environments positions it to deliver the performance and economics required to transform raw data into actionable intelligence. Its long‑standing reputation for durability and innovation distinguishes it as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking resilient storage solutions in an increasingly data‑centric world.
Job Description
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®, and WD_BLACKTM.
Requirements
- Foundational engineering skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and technical documentation
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and data processing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with JMP or similar statistical analysis software
- Hands-on involvement in engineering projects (academic or personal) demonstrating self-driven initiative
Benefits
- paid vacation time
- paid sick leave
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- life, accident and disability insurance
- tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
- employee assistance program
- other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
- tuition reimbursement
- transit
- the Applause Program
- employee stock purchase plan
- the WD Savings 401(k) Plan