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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Apps) - **Company:** Western Digital Corporation - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $98,600.0 - $131,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Macintosh Computers, JIRA, Bioinformatics, Databases, Continuous Integration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Laboratory Information Management Systems, Machine Learning, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, Software Tools, SQL Databases, Web Applications, Storage Devices, Tailwind, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Git, Data Layers, Webpack, HuggingFace, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Industrial Software, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000142878952-software-engineer-apps- ## About the Role Required: * Currently pursuing a BS degree in Computer Science or a related field. * Right to work in the US without requiring WD to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you at any point in the future is required. * Proficiency in Python (full-stack development) * Experience with REST API design and development * Familiarity with SQL/MySQL and data pipeline development * Understanding of AI/ML concepts - LLMs, embeddings, or RAG architectures * Experience with version control and CI/CD workflows (Git/Bitbucket) * Ability to work across the full stack: UI, API layer, database, and AI/ML components Nice to have: * Hands-on experience with AI frameworks and Harnesses * Prior exposure to engineering or manufacturing software environments * Experience with Agile/Scrum development practices * Familiarity with telemetry data monitoring or failure analysis tooling ## Description Build the AI-powered tools that WD's engineers actually use every day. You'll own full-stack features end-to-end - from UI to database to AI/ML components - and your work will directly shape how next-gen storage devices are designed, tested, and manufactured. What you'll build: * AI features and automation workflows embedded in production engineering apps * RAG-based pipelines and LLM integrations across tools like ADAM, WDFA, LIMS, and DRVM * New tooling for monitoring HDD product telemetry data in real time * Reusable AI/ML patterns deployable across the full DRI Tools portfolio * Full-stack components spanning UI, REST APIs, backend services, and data layers Tech Stack: Language: Python. AI/ML: LLMs, RAG Pipeline, Llama.cpp, Hugging Face, text embeddings, AI Harness (eg Claude Code) Front End: Web Apps: React, Tailwind CC, Vite APIs: REST API design & development Data: SQL/MySQL, data pipelines, file I/O, text parsing Devops: Git/Bitbucket, CI/CD, JIRA, Agile/Scrum Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows, * Design, develop, test, and ship software tools - web, desktop, and CLI - in a large-scale enterprise engineering environment * Own features from requirements * code * deployment * Evaluate and integrate LLMs and embedding models into existing applications * Build and expand automation and telemetry monitoring platforms * Write clean, well-tested, maintainable Python code aligned to team standards * Collaborate directly with HDD R&D and product engineering stakeholders to scope and ship solutions that reduce manual effort, WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. 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