Summer 2026 Intern - Software Engineer (Firmware)

Western Digital • Irvine, CA

2h • $28 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our innovative team in Irvine, United States for an exciting Summer 2026 internship opportunity as a Software Engineer specializing in Firmware development. This position offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in the cutting-edge field of embedded systems and firmware engineering.
This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong programming skills in C and C++; familiarity with Assembly (MIPS,x86) language is a plus
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming through academic projects or coursework
• Familiarity with debugging tools and techniques for firmware development
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git
• Basic understanding of computer architecture and hardware-software interfaces
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work on-site in Irvine, United States for the duration of the internship without relocation
• Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future required

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience in software engineering is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of firmware for embedded systems and microcontrollers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with hardware components
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of existing firmware
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues using specialized tools and techniques
• Develop and maintain documentation for firmware projects
• Contribute to the optimization of firmware performance and power efficiency
• Assist in the testing and validation of firmware updates and new features

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern