New College Grad Software Engineer, Software Engineering Development (Apps) (San Jose)

New College Grad Software Engineer, Software Engineering Development (Apps)

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Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

Western Digital is a company of problem solvers, with a history of technological achievements, from helping put a man on the moon to capturing the first image of a black hole. We offer a broad portfolio of storage solutions under brands like Western Digital, WD, WD_BLACK, and SanDisk Professional.

We partner with major organizations worldwide, enabling smarter cities, powering data centers for top companies and cloud providers, and supporting the AI era's data storage needs. Join us to build the future of data storage.

Job Description

This role involves building internal tools that support the development of hard disk drives. You will design software tools that enable engineers to make data-driven decisions, utilizing Machine Learning, GenAI, LLMs, and more.

What Youll Do

• Develop and maintain internal software tools for processing HDD development and production data.
• Create ETL systems, dashboards, ML models, and analytics pipelines.
• Contribute to GenAI/LLM applications, including model selection and deployment strategies.
• Design prompt and token-based GenAI solutions for classification and trend visualization.
• Work with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and tools such as Python, C/C++, Node.js, Kafka.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Document tools and create accessible internal guides.
• Work on-site in a collaborative environment that values ownership and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Recent MS or PhD graduate in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science (Dec 2024 - Dec 2025).
• Legal right to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, and ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Hands-on projects or coursework involving GenAI, LLMs, or machine learning.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases.
• Bonus: Kafka, Kubernetes, Jenkins, REST APIs, JavaScript, Node.js.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We prohibit discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Our policies align with applicable laws, and we promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact us at [email protected] for assistance.

The application deadline is 9/4/25 . We reserve the right to close applications early if the position is filled.