PhD Software Engineer Intern — Systems & Compiler Research

Austin Community College; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking Ph.D. candidates for a Software Engineer Intern role in the Programming Systems Group. This winter 2026 internship offers an opportunity to tackle ambitious projects and collaborate with specialists. Candidates should have a solid understanding of program analysis techniques, compiler optimizations, and coding skills. This position emphasizes research publication at top conferences and working independently under mentorship, making it ideal for passionate individuals aiming to impact the field.

Qualifications

• Ongoing Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of modern program analysis techniques.
• Excellent coding and software design skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive ambitious projects from end to end.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and data scientists.
• Publish work at top computer science conferences.

Skills

Compiler optimization

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Generative AI

Clean code writing

Effective communication

Education

Ongoing Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking Ph.D. candidates for a Software Engineer Intern role in the Programming Systems Group. This winter 2026 internship offers an opportunity to tackle ambitious projects and collaborate with specialists. Candidates should have a solid understanding of program analysis techniques, compiler optimizations, and coding skills. This position emphasizes research publication at top conferences and working independently under mentorship, making it ideal for passionate individuals aiming to impact the field.