2027 Graduate Software, Firmware & AI Engineering Internships - US

Solidigm Inc.; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidigm is seeking 2027 graduate interns for Software, Firmware & AI Engineering across the United States. You will work on real engineering challenges supporting data center SSD products, firmware development, embedded systems, and AI-enabled capabilities.

This internship offers hands-on projects, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration with software, firmware, validation, and hardware teams. You will gain experience in Python, C/C++, Linux, and automation, preparing you to contribute

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering required or pursued.
• Strong programming experience in Python, C, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development and version control (Git).
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software tools or infrastructure for engineering workflows.
• Contribute to firmware features, embedded software, test environments, or debug workflows.
• Apply machine learning or AI techniques to improve productivity and validation.
• Explore AI-assisted tools and workflows to automate tasks.
• Build automation frameworks and scripts for firmware testing and regression.
• Support validation of software or firmware functionality and perform root-cause analysis.
• Analyze test results, logs, and performance metrics to identify trends.

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

C

C++

Java

Linux

Git

Job description

2027 Graduate Software, Firmware & AI Engineering Internships - US

• Intern
• Compensation: up to USD 35 - hourly

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

Solidigm is seeking talented and motivated graduate students for our Software, Firmware & AI Engineering Internships in the United States. This evergreen posting supports multiple internship opportunities across software development, firmware engineering, embedded systems, AI/ML, and SSD validation and debug.

As an intern, you will work on real engineering challenges supporting Solidigm's data center SSD products, internal engineering platforms, firmware development, and emerging AI-enabled capabilities.

This internship is ideal for graduate students who enjoy solving complex technical problems, working close to hardware, and applying software, firmware, and AI techniques to real-world engineering systems.

Key Responsibilities

Interns may be assigned one or more of the following responsibilities based on project needs, team priorities, and individual strengths:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software tools or infrastructure that support engineering workflows and product development.
• Contribute to firmware features, embedded software, test environments, or debug workflows for SSD and storage-related technologies.
• Apply machine learning, data analysis, or AI techniques to improve engineering productivity or validation efficiency.
• Explore or implement AI-assisted tools and workflows that help automate engineering tasks.
• Build automation frameworks and scripts to improve firmware testing and regression execution.
• Support validation of software or firmware functionality; analyze failures and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Analyze test results, logs, and performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional firmware, software, validation, and hardware teams; document tools and debug findings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with a programming language such as Python, C, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and version control (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with firmware development, embedded software, or low-level systems programming.
• Familiarity with SSDs, NAND flash, NVMe, PCIe, or storage systems.
• Experience with software validation, test automation, or regression frameworks.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, LLMs, AI agents, or applied machine learning workflows.
• Experience building automation using Python, shell scripting, or CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with performance analysis, log analysis, or telemetry.

What You'll Gain

As a Solidigm intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on meaningful projects tied to real engineering and business needs.
• Gain hands-on experience with software, firmware, AI, and storage technologies.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Develop practical skills in debugging, automation, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Present your work and contribute to solutions that may influence future products.
• Grow your professional network through mentorship and intern program activities.

Additional Information

Work locations may include Rancho Cordova, CA; San Jose, CA; or other U.S. Solidigm locations based on business need and internship assignment.

Internship availability and project scope may vary by team, degree level, and business requirements.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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