Firmware Engineer Intern — AI Transformer Hardware

Etched; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week paid internship

Generous housing support

Daily lunch and dinner in the office

Job summary

A tech company specializing in AI hardware is seeking a firmware intern to develop firmware for custom ASICs in San Jose. This 12-week paid internship offers mentorship from industry leaders and housing support. Ideal candidates are progressing towards a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with proficiency in C/C++. Responsibilities include working across the stack and ensuring hardware reliability. Apply even if you don't meet every qualification!

Qualifications

• You must have progress towards a degree in a relevant technical field.
• You should be proficient in C/C++ or Rust programming.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms is essential.
• Solid knowledge of low-level software engineering is required.
• Understanding hardware/software co-design is necessary.
• You need excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for custom ASICs for large transformer models.
• Work across the stack from drivers to integration with libraries.
• Focus on hardware reliability and peak performance.
• Collaborate with various teams to bring up new silicon.
• Validate features and support AI applications.

Skills

C/C++ or Rust proficiency

Data structures and algorithms fundamentals

Low-level software engineering understanding

Hardware/software co-design understanding

Excellent communication skills

Education

Progress towards a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A tech company specializing in AI hardware is seeking a firmware intern to develop firmware for custom ASICs in San Jose. This 12-week paid internship offers mentorship from industry leaders and housing support. Ideal candidates are progressing towards a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with proficiency in C/C++. Responsibilities include working across the stack and ensuring hardware reliability. Apply even if you don't meet every qualification!