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WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, 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 make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, 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.

Job Description

WD is seeking an AI & Automation Engineer Intern to join the Information Technology team within the Enterprise AI & Digital Tech organization. In this role, you will support the design, development, and optimization of AI-powered automation and virtual agent solutions that improve how employees interact with enterprise IT systems.

As an intern, you will work closely with experienced engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-centric AI solutions. This role provides hands-on exposure to conversational AI, generative AI, agentic AI, automation platforms, and enterprise integrations in a real-world production environment.

An intern in this group can expect to work on and gain experience in the following areas:

• Develop, configure, and enhance AI-driven chatbot and virtual agent solutions using Microsoft Power Virtual Agents / Power Apps, Python, and related technologies.
• Assist in implementing and optimizing workflows using Moveworks, including Agent Studio, and agentic AI & automation capabilities.
• Leverage Glean Search, Assistant, and Agents to embed intelligent search and assistant experiences into enterprise workflows.
• Support the development of backend automation scripts and services (primarily Python-based) that enable AI-driven use cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into functional chatbot, agent, and automation solutions.
• Assist with prompt development, conversational flow design, and basic contextual reasoning for LLM-powered solutions.
• Help test, validate, and refine AI agent behavior, integrations, and workflows using logs, analytics, and user feedback.
• Participate in Agile delivery activities such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including solution designs, configurations, and operational guides.

Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field, with a strong interest in AI, automation, or enterprise platforms.

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. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to WD Ethics Helpline or email [email protected].