[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Western Digital jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Western Digital # Internship - Software Development (Embedded) Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Internship or early career Early career Software Engineering Listed on Western Digital’s official careers site. Posted June 26, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000134410659-internship-software-development-embedded-) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Western Digital](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/) / Internship - Software Development (Embedded) ## 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 RAMP 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. What is the RAMP Program? The RAMP Program is supplemental to your day-to-day intern responsibilities. 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 RAMP Program 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. ### 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 Current student, pursuing Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering or related field. Knowledge in C, Object-oriented programming (e.g. 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. ### SKILLS 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jun 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 114 days - Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia - Employment type: Internship or early career[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000134410659-internship-software-development-embedded-) ## More jobs at Western Digital ### [Engineer, Firmware Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/a57caa7ce0db202a96f9/) Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia ### [Engineer, Software Development (Embedded)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/4f740336e11196d3144d/) Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia ### [Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Embedded)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/f074e6833e9b368dc9dd/) Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [FY27 Intern - Firmware/Embedded Software Engineering Internship - Canada (12 or 16 months)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/0d5037dc55a3f62012cb/) Qualcomm · Toronto, Ontario, Canada ### [R&D – Embedded Audio Software Development Engineer, Senior](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/6ef5525fece7947a663b/) Qualcomm · Chengdu, Sichuan, China ### [Embedded Software Development Engineer – Linux & C/C++ & Network Communication](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/390f4df27d9918f7d96b/) Siemens ### [Internship - IT Software Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/5bbeef42400a65e03515/) Infineon Technologies · Kulim OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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