JOB DETAILS

Internship - Software Engineering

CompanyWestern Digital
LocationPetaling Jaya
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 3, 2026
About The Company
For more than 55 years, WD has built the storage infrastructure that powers the world’s data. Now, as WD, we’re driving certainty for the AI-driven data economy—delivering the scale, reliability, and economics required to turn data into intelligence.
About the Role

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 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, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

We are looking for a software engineering intern to develop and maintain test management software for our HDD Validation Engineering team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop features for our self-hosted web portal (MERN-stack) and microservice backends (FastAPI).
  • Design and implement automation solutions for tester monitoring and data analytics.
  • Help establish holistic software quality assurance processes (CI/CD, E2E testing).
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues within test environments, providing timely resolutions.
  • Participate in code reviews and maintain clean, well-documented code.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or other related fields.
  • Willing to work on-site at our office in Petaling Jaya

SKILLS

  • Solid understanding of Linux systems and Shell scripting.
  • Experience in Python, Go, and/or Javascript.
  • Able to research solutions to problems independently.

Additional Information

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.

WD 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 [email protected] 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: Please be aware that WD 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 WD Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].

  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Engineering Support
  • Work Location: KL COE Office--LOC_WDT_KL COE
  • Key Skills
    LinuxShell ScriptingPythonGoJavascriptMERN-stackFastAPICI/CDE2E Testing
    Categories
    EngineeringSoftwareData & Analytics
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The intern will develop and maintain test management software for the HDD Validation Engineering team, focusing on developing features for a self-hosted web portal (MERN-stack) and microservice backends (FastAPI). Responsibilities also include designing automation solutions, establishing quality assurance processes, and participating in code reviews.
    📋Job Type
    intern
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    22619
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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