Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Quick Facts

• Role: Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

• Areas: System Tools, Applications Software, Data Analytics, Firmware Engineering, Systems Design & Integration

Description

Summer 2027 internship opportunities for early-career software engineering across system tools, applications, data analytics, embedded firmware, and systems integration. You will design, develop, test, and improve software and data systems that make engineering teams and products faster, more reliable, and easier to build. You may troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance while collaborating with hardware and software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system software, utilities, and engineering tools

• Build or enhance operating systems, compilers, networking tools, databases, and internet-based applications

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize software performance

• Collaborate across hardware and software teams for seamless integration

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and enterprise tools

• Build data pipelines, databases, and data warehouses; create dashboards and visualizations

• Develop and debug embedded firmware using low-level programming languages

• Define system requirements, evaluate compatibility, integrate subsystems, and resolve system-level issues

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field

• Demonstrated technical skill development via coursework, internships, research, or personal projects using one or more common programming languages

• Familiarity with software development fundamentals (debugging, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, or related concepts)

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid sick leave

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, accident, and disability insurance

• Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

• Tuition reimbursement and other voluntary benefit programs

• Employee assistance program and employee stock purchase plan

• WD Savings 401(k) Plan