Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Fall

Atomic Semi; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Visa Sponsorship

Paid Time Off

Job summary

fab2 is hiring Embedded Software Engineering Interns for the fall term. You’ll work on an integrated engineering team building semiconductor fabrication equipment, bringing up high-performance tools with tight requirements across structures, optics, liquids, heat transfer, physics, and chemistry.

You’ll contribute to real-time Linux applications, MCU firmware, and backend data analysis, with a strong emphasis on end-to-end system bring-up and a portfolio of projects (GitHub) to demonstrate

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field.
• Proficiency in Python/C/C++.
• Low level systems programming and embedded OS concepts (Linux/RTOS).
• MCU programming and peripherals (ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, I2C).

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time Linux applications and microcontroller firmware for semiconductor fabrication equipment.
• Build backend systems for capturing and analyzing semiconductor process data.

Skills

Python/C/C++

Embedded systems

OS concepts

MCU peripherals (ADC GPIO PWM SPI I2C)

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, or similar

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 Embedded Software Engineering Interns for the fall term. The internship begins in September, 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. You’ll be bringing up high-performance tools with tight requirements in areas such as structures, optics, liquids, heat transfer, physics, and chemistry. You’ll be a good fit if you’re familiar with end-to-end system bring-up.

Our philosophy is to get things built and tested in days or weeks, not months. 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 linux applications and microcontroller firmware in Rust for controlling semiconductor fabrication equipment
• Build backend systems for capturing and analyzing semiconductor process data

Required Experience

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field
• Proficiency in Python/C/C++
• Low level systems programming experience and good understanding of embedded systems and OS concepts (Linux/RTOS)
• Microcontroller programming experience, knowledge of microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI and I2C

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with electronics and feedback control systems
• Proficiency in Rust

Working at fab2

We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world‑class advisors, and offices Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA. fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Software Interns are paid an hourly rate equivalent to an annualized range of $97,000-132,000, depending on experience and education level. This range assumes a 40-hour workweek and includes up to 10 hours of pre-approved weekly overtime, paid at 1.5x the base hourly rate. Actual earnings will vary depending on internship length and 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

Compensation

$110K – $132K • +Housing Stipend