Summer 2027 Intern - Hardware Engineering
WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.Join us and let’s shape the future of data. This posting supports current and anticipated early-career hiring needs. Applying allows our recruiting team to consider you for opportunities that align with your qualifications, preferences, and availability. An immediate opening or interview is not guaranteed.Where are these roles located? You’ll have the opportunity to work with teams in:Colorado Springs, ColoradoIrvine, CaliforniaLongmont, ColoradoFremont, CaliforniaRochester, MinnesotaSan Jose, CaliforniaASIC EngineeringDesign the silicon powering the future of data storage.As an ASIC Engineer, you’ll help create the custom chips that power next-generation hard disk drives (HDDs). Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll contribute to digital design, verification, simulation, and optimization to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient products at global scale.What you’ll doDesign and verify ASIC architectures and digital logicBuild simulations and validate complex hardware designsSupport the ASIC development lifecycle—from architecture through synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closureOptimize performance, power, and reliabilityCollaborate across hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teamsTechnologies you’ll use ASIC Design • RTL • Verilog/SystemVerilog • Digital Logic • Verification • Simulation • Timing Analysis • Low-Power DesignWhy you’ll love this roleHelp build technology that stores the world’s data.Learn from experienced semiconductor engineers.Work on cutting-edge silicon development.Solve challenging engineering problems with cross-functional teams.Build highly transferable chip design skills.Hardware Development EngineeringBuild the hardware behind the world’s data.As a Hardware Development Engineer, you’ll help develop the technologies that make modern data storage faster, more reliable, and higher capacity. You’ll design, prototype, validate, and improve hardware while solving real engineering challenges alongside multidisciplinary teams.What you’ll doDesign and develop electronic hardware and magnetic recording systemsCreate validation strategies and automated test solutionsPerform reliability, stress, and performance testingAnalyze circuit boards, processors, sensors, and other hardware componentsImprove products from prototype through manufacturingTechnol...