Summer 2026 Intern - R&D Engineering (Ph.D. Only)
Western Digital
About this role
Western Digital is looking for a Ph.D.-level intern in their R&D Engineering team, focusing on the intersection of photonics and memory technologies to advance optical computing architectures. The role provides an opportunity to work on innovative research with mentorship from industry experts.
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About Western Digital
westerndigital.comWestern Digital (WD) is a global leader in digital storage solutions, designing and manufacturing hard disk drives (HDDs), solid‑state drives (SSDs), and branded storage systems for consumers and enterprise customers. Its product portfolio serves PCs, Macs, NAS, gaming rigs, media professionals (G‑Technology), data centers and AI data cycles, with offerings tuned for capacity, performance, and reliability. WD supports customers with global sales, warranties, friendly technical support, and consumer-friendly policies such as free shipping and a 30‑day return window.
About Western Digital
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$63k – $88k
per year
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