Western Digital Summer Intern Software Development Engineering Apps Relocation Provided 

United States, California, San Jose 

90947978

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop methodologies for evaluating AI models
• Identify optimal base LLM and text embedding models for given use case
• Survey data available for training and,
• Determine best approach to incorporate into training pipeline
• Create project plan for development of a Gen AI Summarization tool
• Project execution responsibilities (if time allows):
  • Develop, test, and deploy Gen AI Summarization tool
  • Participate in code peer reviews
  • Collaborate with end users and content subject matter experts
  • Provide timely updates on the status of your work and communicate clearly with other team members

Required:

• Must have right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)
• Be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Graduating between May 2026 - December 2026)
• Have completed one or more courses covering Gen AI, LLMs, Machine Learning and/or Data Science
• Possess core understanding of Python, Java, or C++ programming languages
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Be able to work independently and take initiative
• Commitment to writing quality code and delivering excellent user experiences

Preferred:

• Knowledgeable in file I/O handling and text parsing methods
• Experience with open-source AI tools such as LlamaIndex and Huggingface
• Understanding and experience developing RAG-based applications
• Knowledge of NLP concepts and methodologies
• Understanding of the internal algorithms that underpin candidate LLMs and text embedding models
• Background in Computational Linguistics

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, 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 Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• 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.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.