Software Engineering Co-Op - Winter 2027

## Company Description 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. ## Job Description Western Digital is seeking a Software Engineering Co-Op to join our team in Rochester, MN. The team builds internal software tools and automation infrastructure to assist with system integration (hardware) testing. The right person for this role wants to do excellent technical work, take ownership of hard problems, and make a direct impact on engineering productivity across a global organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Design, implement, document, and validate software tools used by quality engineers worldwide - Serve as a contributor to our automated test orchestration platform which handles environment configuration, test sequencing, and results management - Collaborate with test execution engineers and technology experts to understand requirements and translate them into well-designed solutions - Communicate feature value clearly to users and stakeholders, supporting tool adoption across teams - Participate in code reviews and contribute to feature design discussions with peer developers ## Qualifications REQUIRED - Current students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related field - Experience utilizing object-oriented design concepts in projects - Ability to troubleshoot Linux systems via command line - Passion for problem-solving and learning new things SKILLS - Solid communication skills ## Additional Information WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "[Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf)” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available [HERE](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/wb/equal-pay-protections). WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contributio…