Automation Software Engineering Intern - Summer

Fab2; Austin, San Francisco (TX, CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Stipend

Lunches daily

Weekly Learning & Development

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off incl. Holidays and Sick

Visa Sponsorship

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

fab2 is an early-stage hardware startup with Austin, TX offices seeking an Automation Software Engineering Intern for the summer term. The role offers 4–8 months starting May/June, with substantial ownership on projects that scale semiconductor fabrication processes.

A portfolio showcasing shipped code is required for application. You will work on Linux and Rust real-time applications, design robotic control algorithms, and gain exposure to exciting engineering problems in a small team that

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field
• Proficiency in Python/C/C++
• Demonstrated experience in robotics software

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time applications in Linux and Rust for controlling semiconductor fabrication equipment
• Design algorithms and simulations for robotic control systems

Skills

Python

C/C++

Robotics software

Motor control

Path planning

Rust

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field

Tools

Rust

Job description

About fab2

The fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves.
We're looking for exceptional, hands‑on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.

fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.

About the Role

We’re hiring an Automation Software Engineering Intern for the summer term. The internship begins in May or June, with a preferred commitment of 4 to 8 months. You’ll be working on an integrated engineering team building semiconductor fabrication equipment, so you’ll be exposed to some very interesting engineering problems. Our size allows interns to take on a ton of ownership and mission‑critical work.

We give our interns significant autonomy on interdisciplinary projects. You’ll work on initiatives that scale and accelerate our semiconductor fabrication process and tackle challenging problems that improve our robots’ efficiency. You’re a strong fit if you’re familiar with motor controllers, path planning, and trajectory control.

Because of this, a portfolio (can be your GitHub) is required to apply: show us the things you’ve actually built! For us, a good portfolio includes evidence of software engineering excellence and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time applications in Linux and Rust for controlling semiconductor fabrication equipment
• Design algorithms and simulations for robotic control systems

Required Experience

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field
• Proficiency in Python/C/C++
• Demonstrated experience in robotics software

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with feedback control systems
• Experience developing computer vision applications
• Proficiency in Rust

Working at fab2

We’re an early‑stage hardware startup with solid funding, world‑class advisors, and labs/offices in Austin, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Francisco, CA. fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation. Software Interns are paid hourly, at a rate equivalent to an annualized range of $114,000–$131,000 depending on experience and education. Actual earnings vary with hours worked.

Internship Benefits:

• Housing Stipend to help with first month expenses
• Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts
• Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
• Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
• Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
• Visa Sponsorship
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and Disability Insurance

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.

Export Control Analysis:

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

fab2, formerly known as Atomic Semi