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About Western Digital Malaysia

Western Digital Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation, an American computer drive manufacturer and data storage company. It is involved in designing and manufacturing computer systems, particularly computer storage devices.

Your role

Western Digital is looking for a software engineering intern to build and implement test automation software for their HDD Validation Engineering team.

Successful candidates will participate in the design, development, and deployment of one of their new in-house test automation frameworks. This automation framework is meant to:

• Simplify test execution kick-off process
• Provide real-time test monitoring
• Improve and optimize test data calculation and analysis
• Generate automated test reports

Training & development

Internships are a great way to dive into Western Digital’s culture and gain real-world industry experience. As a Western Digital intern, you’ll help provide solutions to real-world problems, develop your network by attending onsite and offsite networking events, and learn directly from Western Digital’s leadership team. 

Benefits

According to another online source, aside from the attractive allowance, Western Digital also provides a lot of benefits for interns:

• Opportunity to dive into Western Digital’s culture and gain real-world industry experience
• Able to help provide solutions to real-world problems
• Develop your network by attending onsite and offsite networking events
• Learn directly from Western Digital’s leadership team
• On-the-job training and mentorship with industry professionals

Career progression

Although there is no specific mention related to career paths for interns in Western Digital, the company is known as a good place for fresh graduates to start a career. The internship at Western Digital Malaysia can provide you with invaluable experience and opportunities for growth and development in your chosen field. Your performance during the internship usually becomes a major point for the company to consider you for future hiring. 

Work-life balance

Most offices of Western Digital Malaysia are open 24/7, however, the work-life balance here is reported to be fairly good by most of its employees. The company promotes a healthy and flexible work environment that allows individuals to effectively manage their personal and professional responsibilities. Through policies such as flexible work schedules and wellness programs, Western Digital Malaysia strives to support its employees in maintaining a harmonious balance between work commitments and personal life.

Company culture

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, it believes that embracing the diversity of its customers and communities is best achieved by reflecting that diversity internally. The company believes that blending different perspectives leads to optimal outcomes for employees, the company itself, customers, and the wider world. Western Digital is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every individual can flourish, fostering a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.

About you

To apply for this role, you are required to meet the following requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or other related fields.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems and Shell scripting.
• Experience in Python/MATLAB/Octave or similar tools for mathematical data analysis.
• Experience in frontend/backend web programming is optional but welcome.
• Ability to research solutions to problems independently.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching the page:

• jobzmall.com/western-digital/faqs/does-western-digital-offer-any-training-and-development-opportunities
• jobs.westerndigital.com/university
• glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Western-Digital-Malaysia-EI_IE3985393.11,35.htm