# Embedded Software Engineering Intern

**Company:** [Fab2](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fab2)
**Location:** Austin, TX, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $114k – $131k/yr
**Skills:** Rust, Python, C, C++, Linux, Rtos, Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Adc, Gpio, Pwm, Spi, I2C, Feedback Control Systems, Backend Systems
**Posted:** 2026-09-05

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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