Embedded Software Engineering Intern
Embedded software interns develop real-time Linux applications, Rust firmware, and backend systems for semiconductor fabrication equipment. The role requires embedded systems and microcontroller programming experience, proficiency in Python/C/C++, and pursuit of a relevant bachelor's degree or higher.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Develop real-time Linux applications and microcontroller firmware in Rust to control semiconductor fabrication equipment.
- Build backend systems for capturing and analyzing semiconductor process data.
- Bring up high-performance semiconductor fabrication tools with tight requirements across structures, optics, liquids, heat transfer, physics, and chemistry.
- Work on an integrated engineering team and iterate rapidly through building and testing.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, or a similar field.
- Proficiency in Python, C, and C++.
- Low-level systems programming experience and understanding of embedded systems and operating-system concepts, including Linux and RTOS.
- Microcontroller programming experience.
- Knowledge of microcontroller peripherals including ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, and I2C.
- Portfolio demonstrating software engineering projects and hands-on work; a GitHub portfolio is acceptable.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with electronics and feedback control systems.
- Proficiency in Rust.
- Experience with end-to-end system bring-up.
Compensation and benefits
- Hourly compensation equivalent to an annualized range of $114,000–$131,000, depending on experience and education; actual earnings vary with hours worked.
- Housing stipend, meals, stocked office kitchen, learning and development opportunities, commuter benefits, paid time off, visa sponsorship, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and life and disability insurance.
Skills
Rust, Python, C, C++, Linux, Rtos, Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Adc, Gpio, Pwm, Spi, I2C, Feedback Control Systems, Backend Systems
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