Summer 2026 Intern - Information Technology (Data Analysis)

Western Digital • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

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. At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data. Job Description Responsibilities: Assist in building, maintaining, and monitoring data pipelines Support data ingestion from multiple sources into data warehouses or data lakes Write and optimize SQL queries for data transformation, validation, and analysis Help ensure data quality, reliability, and documentation of datasets Assist with quantitative and qualitative analysis to support ongoing projects and strategic initiatives Support senior analysts and team members with ad-hoc requests and reporting Present findings and insights to internal stakeholders when appropriate This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL, Python, R, or similar tools is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• No relocation available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, maintaining, and monitoring data pipelines
• Support data ingestion from multiple sources into data warehouses or data lakes
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data transformation, validation, and analysis
• Help ensure data quality, reliability, and documentation of datasets
• Assist with quantitative and qualitative analysis to support ongoing projects and strategic initiatives
• Support senior analysts and team members with ad-hoc requests and reporting
• Present findings and insights to internal stakeholders when appropriate

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern