Summer 2026 Intern - Research and Development

Western Digital • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Research team explores new technologies in a broad spectrum of areas ranging from Emerging Non-Volatile Memory (a.k.a Persistent Memory) device design and processes, low-latency system designs, distributed systems, security and cryptography, open source, linux kernel, new programing models, computational storage, information theory, data analytics and machine learning, mechanical systems, thermal modeling, interface protocols and standards, device drivers, client system design. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Intern to join our team, focusing on quantum error correction (QEC) , design and analysis of quantum codes , and development and implementation of quantum decoders . The responsibilities of this position include:
Collaborate with a team of researchers to design novel QEC schemes and evaluate existing code families
Prototype quantum decoders and run simulations on classical and quantum hardware platforms
Analyze the performance of various quantum codes and error correction techniques using numerical simulations and analytical methods
Assist in the preparation of research papers, technical reports, and presentations for conferences and publications
Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to discussions on research progress and future directions

Requirements

• PhD student in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics, with a focus on quantum computing, quantum information science, or information theory
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB; experience with quantum computing frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq) is a plus
• Strong academic record with publications or conference presentations in quantum computing or related fields preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of researchers to design novel QEC schemes and evaluate existing code families
• Prototype quantum decoders and run simulations on classical and quantum hardware platforms
• Analyze the performance of various quantum codes and error correction techniques using numerical simulations and analytical methods
• Assist in the preparation of research papers, technical reports, and presentations for conferences and publications
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to discussions on research progress and future directions

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 Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees