Internship - Firmware Engineering

3 weeks ago


Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Western Digital Full time

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, 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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

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.

We are seeking highly motivated students to join our Internship Program. These paid internships are designed to jump start your career, offering on-the-job and supplemental training in addition to robust mentorship. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the industry to drive the innovation necessary to outpace new demands and challenges created by data.

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 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. 

What You Will Do  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python. Participate in significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusions.  Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development.  Devise strategies for in-depth functionality and compatibility testing of complex drive features.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS   

Current student, pursuing Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or related field. Knowledge in C, Object-oriented programming ( 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. You are comfortable and enjoy working in a dynamic and ever evolving environment. You can be a fun and enthusiastic teammate who enjoys challenges and celebrates successes. Self-motivated to work both supervised and unsupervised as part of the team. 

DESIRED SKILLS and/or EXPERIENCE

Would be an added advantage if you have:

Knowledge in micro-controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded firmware development and RTOS.  Knowledge in data analytics, data visualization, machine learning.  Good understanding of Agile practices.

Additional Information


WD Commitment to Diversity

At Western Digital, we thrive on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe that the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe that the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.

Additional Information  

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:  Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to .

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:  Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to .


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