About the role#
As a firmware engineer intern, you will join our San Jose Storage Design Center to work on hard disk drive technologies. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to meet specific product requirements.
What you'll do#
- Characterize HDD read/write performance under various workloads using data collection and firmware analysis.
- Compare test data against performance specifications.
- Report and review findings with the development team.
- Develop and improve high-quality embedded firmware.
- Prepare design documents and participate in design reviews.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Engineering degree or related field, ideally with graduate-level coursework.
- Strong embedded coding skills and foundational knowledge in firmware design, implementation, and debugging.
- Familiarity with code analysis and development tools, including version control, compilers, linkers, and interface bus analyzers.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- A self-starter mindset.
- Experience with interface bus analyzers, SATA/SAS protocols, Python, and MATLAB is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based on-site in San Jose, California.
- The term for this role is Summer 2027.
About Toshiba
Toshiba operates as a group of companies providing technology for energy, infrastructure, and electronics sectors. The organization maintains a presence in North America through four distinct entities focused on power generation, industrial motors, and semiconductor solutions. Founded in 1965, the company is headquartered in Irvine, California. It employs 8820 people across its operations.
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