[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 · San Jose, CA # Software Engineer (Apps) San Jose, CA, United States Full-time Software Engineering Listed on Western Digital’s official careers site. Posted August 11, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000142878952-software-engineer-apps-) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Western Digital](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/) / Software Engineer (Apps) ## Job description Build the AI-powered tools that WD's engineers actually use every day. You'll own full-stack features end-to-end — from UI to database to AI/ML components — and your work will directly shape how next-gen storage devices are designed, tested, and manufactured. ### What you'll build AI features and automation workflows embedded in production engineering apps RAG-based pipelines and LLM integrations across tools like ADAM, WDFA, LIMS, and DRVM New tooling for monitoring HDD product telemetry data in real time Reusable AI/ML patterns deployable across the full DRI Tools portfolio Full-stack components spanning UI, REST APIs, backend services, and data layers Tech Stack: Language: Python. ### AI/ML LLMs, RAG Pipeline, Llama.cpp, Hugging Face, text embeddings, AI Harness (eg Claude Code) ### Front End Web Apps: React, Tailwind CC, Vite APIs: REST API design & development Data: SQL/MySQL, data pipelines, file I/O, text parsing Devops: Git/Bitbucket, CI/CD, JIRA, Agile/Scrum Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Design, develop, test, and ship software tools — web, desktop, and CLI — in a large-scale enterprise engineering environment - Own features from requirements → code → deployment - Evaluate and integrate LLMs and embedding models into existing applications - Build and expand automation and telemetry monitoring platforms - Write clean, well-tested, maintainable Python code aligned to team standards - Collaborate directly with HDD R&D and product engineering stakeholders to scope and ship solutions that reduce manual effort - Stay current on open-source AI tooling and emerging frameworks 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. ## Qualifications ### Required Currently pursuing a BS degree in Computer Science or a related field. Right to work in the US without requiring WD to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future is required. Proficiency in Python (full-stack development) Experience with REST API design and development Familiarity with SQL/MySQL and data pipeline development Understanding of AI/ML concepts — LLMs, embeddings, or RAG architectures Experience with version control and CI/CD workflows (Git/Bitbucket) ### Ability to work across the full stack UI, API layer, database, and AI/ML components Nice to have: Hands-on experience with AI frameworks and Harnesses Prior exposure to engineering or manufacturing software environments Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices Familiarity with telemetry data monitoring or failure analysis tooling ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 11, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 68 days - Location: San Jose, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000142878952-software-engineer-apps-) ## More jobs at Western Digital ### [Principal Full Stack Developer & Solutions Architect – AI, Data & Cloud](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/185c9bdab262d79e9c45/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/b73b9efcc439e5ebc4ce/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Summer 2027 Intern - Software Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/204dbcd918ce538e5220/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Associate, Corporate Development Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/4889658d1c7d80120d4c/) San Jose, CA, United States ### [Associate, Corporate Strategy Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-digital/jobs/79d839611fcd2fe56fe6/) San Jose, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Software Engineer - Mobile Apps](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lowes/jobs/c2b3d03b4122104acd31/) Lowe's · Lowe's Charlotte Technology Hub ### [Manager, Software Engineering, Pharmacy Apps](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/6a5698a4d09230a7144e/) Cardinal Health · International ### [Sr Prod Sec Engineer - Apps](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/optimum/jobs/ad4744921119e0b8d79b/) Optimum · Plano, TX, US ### [Sr Engineer, Machine Learning Engineering (ML Apps)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/7ada6f3724181f9f954c/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Software Engineer, Machine Learning - Search Algorithm, Standalone Apps Team](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/30f5898e0c748a54490b/) Meta Platforms · Menlo Park, CA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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