Job Description

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Western Digital’s Big Data Technology & Industrial IoT group in Singapore is looking for motivated Masters-level interns to join our R&D and manufacturing analytics team. The internship focuses on applying Computer Vision, Generative AI (Gen-AI), and full-stack software engineering to real-world problems across HDD manufacturing, automation, and digital twin applications.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Computer Vision models for defect detection, process optimization, and visual analytics.
• Work on Generative AI applications such as intelligent document retrieval, code generation, and process simulation.
• Build and integrate end-to-end AI pipelines involving data collection, model training, inference, and visualization.
• Collaborate with software engineers to create full-stack applications (backend APIs, front-end dashboards, and edge deployment).
• Contribute to ongoing initiatives on Digital Twin and Orchestrated AI frameworks across WD factories.
• Document development processes and present results to global teams.

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Qualifications

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Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong foundation in software engineering, data structures, and applied machine learning.
• Prior research or project experience in Computer Vision or AI is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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Preferred Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Python, C++ or JavaScript (React, Node.js).
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Knowledge of Computer Vision (OpenCV, YOLO, Detectron2, segmentation networks, etc.).
• Experience with Generative AI (LLMs, LangChain, RAG, vector databases).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker), APIs (FastAPI/Flask), and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Good understanding of software version control (Git) and CI/CD practices.

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Learning Outcomes

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI/ML and Gen-AI tools in a large-scale manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to real-world data engineering and software deployment pipelines.
• Opportunity to collaborate with global experts in AI, data science, and manufacturing automation.
• Potential for future employment opportunities within Western Digital’s AI and Software Development teams.

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Duration & Location

• Duration: 5–6 months (typically aligned with university internship schedules).
• Location: Western Digital Singapore.
• Candidates are encouraged to work on-site to collaborate with engineers and data scientists.

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