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Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At , we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At , we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of 's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead . We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

Job Description

is seeking talented and motivated undergraduate students for our Software Development & Firmware Engineering Internships in the United States. This evergreen posting supports multiple internship opportunities across software development, firmware engineering, back-end engineering, AI-assisted programming, and data analysis for 's data center SSD products.

As an intern, you will work on real engineering challenges supporting software tools, firmware features, and data-driven workflows that improve engineering productivity and product development.

This internship is ideal for undergraduate students who enjoy solving complex technical problems, writing clean and efficient code, working close to hardware, and applying software, firmware, and data analysis skills to real-world engineering systems.

Key Responsibilities

Interns may be assigned one or more of the following responsibilities based on project needs, team priorities, and individual strengths:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software tools, applications, or back-end systems that support engineering workflows and product development.
• Contribute to firmware features, tools, test environments, or debug workflows for SSD and storage-related technologies.
• Apply Python, C/C++, or other programming languages, including AI-assisted programming tools, to build scripts, services, or automation that improve engineering efficiency.
• Support data analysis efforts, including analyzing engineering data, logs, or performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and debug software or firmware issues; reproduce problems and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Work in Linux-based development environments to build, test, and deploy software or firmware.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including software, firmware, data science, and product engineering.
• Create clear documentation for tools, code, workflows, and project deliverables.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with Python, C, C++, or another programming language.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical team environment.
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn.
• This role is not eligible for candidates requiring VISA sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with firmware development, embedded software, device drivers, or low-level systems programming.
• Familiarity with SSDs, NAND flash, NVMe, PCIe, or storage systems.
• Experience with back-end development, APIs, or service-oriented architecture.
• Exposure to AI-assisted programming tools, AI/ML concepts, or applied machine learning workflows.
• Experience with data analysis, scripting, or automation.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong interest in data center storage, software engineering, firmware, or AI-enabled systems.

Additional Information

What You'll Gain

As a intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on meaningful projects tied to real engineering and business needs.
• Gain hands-on experience with software development, back-end systems, AI-assisted programming, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Develop practical skills in coding, debugging, and technical communication.
• Present your work, receive feedback, and contribute to solutions that may influence future products.
• Grow your professional network through mentorship, team engagement, and intern program activities.

Additional Information

Work locations may include Rancho Cordova, CA; Sacramento, CA; Longmont, CO; or other U.S. locations based on business need and internship assignment.

Internship availability, location and project scope may vary by team, degree level, and business requirements.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Based on 40 similar vacancies

4333–11324$ /month

4333 $ 25%

7650 $ median

11324 $ 75%

The range shows the lower and upper market bands: 25% of vacancies pay below the first value, the median is the typical salary, and 75% marks the upper band.