$107K – $142KEntryFull Time
At WD, 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, WD 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_BLACK™.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
If you're looking for a role where your code doesn't just sit in a Git repo—this is it. Our team builds internal tools that power the development of world-class hard disk drives. You won't be designing the hardware itself—but you will be designing the software tools that help engineers make smarter, faster, data-driven decisions that shape the future of storage technology.
In this role, you will design and develop software applications and data collection frameworks that analyze servo‑mechanical behavior and system performance in eHDDs. These applications run in Windows and Linux environments and scale from individual machines to large, multi‑device test setups. The tools you build help engineering teams evaluate designs, validate software and firmware changes, and accelerate development cycles through automation and visibility.
This position works at the intersection of application software, embedded systems, and system‑level validation. You will work hands‑on with eHDDs, develop software that communicates directly with firmware and low‑level system interfaces, and gain exposure to how complex eHDD systems behave under software control.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
What you'll do (and grow doing):
Design and build custom internal software tools that transform raw HDD development and production data into actionable insights, directly accelerating product innovation and time-to-market.
Architect and develop ETL systems, web-based applications, advanced analytics and ML Models and it's pipelines that empower product engineers to make data-driven decisions and push the boundaries of storage technology.
Participate actively in architecture discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions that strengthen both the codebase and your technical expertise.
Create comprehensive internal documentation and guides that democratize access to your tools, multiplying your impact across the engineering organization.
Thrive in an Hyrbid, fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment that values ownership, intellectual curiosity, and continuous learning—where your contributions directly influence the future of storage innovation.
This role is part of WD's early career development program. WD's early career development program is ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career. Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. The responsibilities of this role are typically aligned with candidates who have approximately 0–2+ years of relevant professional experience, though candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: 106,600.00-142,100.00
Required:
Currently enrolled or recently completed a MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
Strong foundation in software engineering principles with hands‑on experience in C/C++ , Python and web based development
Comfort working with Comfortable working in Windows and Linux environments and both relational and non-relational databases
Completed coursework or hands-on projects involving GenAI, LLMs, or machine learning
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WD 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.
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Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 8/12/26, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.
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Compensation & Benefits Details
You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
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