Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Summer
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Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Summer
Role Summary
The Embedded Software Engineering Intern will develop firmware, real-time applications, and backend systems used to operate semiconductor fabrication equipment. The role sits on an integrated engineering team responsible for bringing up high-performance tools and integrating hardware and software.
Summer internship begins in May or June with a preferred commitment of 4–8 months; compensation is hourly (annualized equivalent range shown).
Experience Level
Entry-level internship suitable for current undergraduate or graduate students. Practical hands-on project experience is expected.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities focus on embedded software, system bring-up, and data systems for fab equipment.
- Develop real-time Linux applications and microcontroller firmware (primarily Rust) for equipment control.
- Bring up and integrate hardware/software systems with strict performance and reliability requirements.
- Implement drivers and firmware for microcontroller peripherals (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, I2C).
- Build backend systems to capture, store, and analyze semiconductor process data.
- Collaborate with mechanical, optics, fluid, thermal, and process engineers on testing and debugging.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and evidence of hands-on work. Nice-to-have items listed separately.
- Proficiency in Python, C, and C++.
- Low-level systems programming experience and knowledge of embedded systems and OS concepts (Linux/RTOS).
- Microcontroller programming experience and familiarity with peripherals (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, I2C).
- Portfolio (for example a GitHub) showing projects and practical software/hardware work.
- Ability to work on-site in Austin or San Francisco; employment contingent on ability to comply with U.S. export-control requirements.
- Nice-to-have: familiarity with electronics and feedback control systems; proficiency in Rust.
Education Requirements
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar technical field.
About the Company
Company: fab2
Headquarters: Austin, TX, United States
Early-stage hardware startup that designs and builds semiconductor fabrication equipment, tools, and the hardware/software needed to make fabs. Works on lithography, metrology, motion systems and related components; founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller with offices in Austin and San Francisco.
