Systems Software Engineer — Build Scalable Data Tools

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI‑driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, and every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global‑scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that power hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems at real scale, with people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

This posting supports current and anticipated early‑career hiring needs. Applying allows our recruiting team to consider you for opportunities that align with your qualifications, preferences, and availability. An immediate opening or interview is not guaranteed.

• Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Irvine, California
• Longmont, Colorado
• Fremont, California
• Rochester, Minnesota
• San Jose, California

Build the software behind the technology.

As a System Tools Software Engineer, you’ll create the software that powers engineering teams and next‑generation products. You’ll design, develop, test, and improve tools that make systems faster, more reliable, and easier to build.

• Design and develop system software, utilities, and engineering tools.
• Build or enhance operating systems, compilers, networking tools, databases, and Internet‑based applications.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize software performance.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Help influence hardware design by developing software that works efficiently with new technologies.

Create software that helps teams work smarter.

As an Applications Software Engineer, you’ll develop applications that support employees, customers, and business operations. You’ll design, build, test, and improve software used across enterprise systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain commercial and internal software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using modern programming languages.
• Test, debug, and improve application performance.
• Collaborate with teammates to build new features and solve technical problems.
• Create documentation that supports software deployment and ongoing maintenance.

Turn data into insights that drive better decisions.

As a Data Analytics Engineer, you’ll build the tools and data systems that help teams understand performance, improve products, and solve business challenges. You’ll work with large datasets to create meaningful insights that influence engineering and business decisions.

• Design and develop data pipelines, databases, and data warehouses.
• Build software and automation tools for collecting, processing, and analyzing data.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations that support decision‑making.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Analyze data to identify trends, improve processes, and solve complex problems.

Write the code that brings hardware to life.

As a Firmware Engineer, you’ll develop the low‑level software that allows hardware devices to function. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you’ll help build reliable, high‑performance embedded systems used in next‑generation technology.

• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded firmware.
• Write software using C, C++, assembly, and other low‑level programming languages.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with electronic systems.
• Troubleshoot firmware and hardware interactions to improve performance and reliability.
• Support new product development from concept through production.

Bring complex systems together.

As a Systems Design & Integration Engineer, you’ll help ensure hardware and software work together seamlessly. You’ll collaborate across engineering teams to design, integrate, test, and…