Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Summer

Fab2; Austin, San Francisco (TX, CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Daily lunches

Weekly learning & development

Commuter benefits

PTO (paid time off)

Job summary

fab2 is hiring embedded software interns for the summer term to write firmware and applications that run our fabs. The internship begins in May or June, with a 4–8 month commitment, on an integrated engineering team tackling advanced semiconductor equipment challenges.

Portfolios demonstrating actual builds (e.g., GitHub) are required. You’ll gain exposure to high-performance tools across structures, optics, liquids, heat transfer, physics, and chemistry in a hands-on startup environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field
• Proficiency in Python, C, and C++
• Experience in low-level systems programming and embedded OS concepts (Linux/RTOS)
• Microcontroller programming experience with ADC, GPIO, PWM, SPI, and I2C

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

Skills

Python

C

C++

Embedded systems

RTOS/Linux

MCU peripherals

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field

Tools

GitHub

Linux

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 embedded software interns for the summer term to write the firmware and applications that run our fabs. 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. 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.

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 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