Platform Software Engineer In Test ( Internship)

ASML US, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

ASML US, LLC is offering a Software Quality Assurance Intern position in San Jose, CA. The role supports the Platform Software Quality Assurance team, helping ensure quality, reliability, and performance of software for ASML’s advanced technology.

The internship provides hands-on experience with modern testing practices in a high-performance computing environment, with exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technology and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Junior or senior standing, or graduate-level student.
• Previous coursework or internship in software testing or systems engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand OS, databases, networking concepts, and client-server architectures.
• Demonstrate familiarity with concurrent computing and file system management.
• Understand software development lifecycles and QA methodologies.
• Apply analytical thinking to investigate software behavior.
• Use Python, C++, Perl, or shell scripting for testing tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues and identify root causes effectively.
• Communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team and protect confidential information.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and reliability before use.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Python

C++

Perl

Shell scripting

Job description

Introduction

Are you curious about how complex software systems are tested and validated before they power some of the world's most advanced technology? As a Software Quality Assurance Intern, you will help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software that supports ASML's industry-leading products.

As part of the Platform Software Quality Assurance team, you will contribute to testing activities across multiple software platforms. You will work alongside software developers, hardware engineers, and application engineers to evaluate new features, identify issues, and help improve software quality throughout the development lifecycle. This internship offers hands-on experience with modern testing practices in a complex, high-performance computing environment while giving you exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

Your assignment

• Understand operating systems, relational databases, networking concepts, and client-server architectures.
• Demonstrate familiarity with concurrent computing concepts and file system management.
• Understand software development lifecycles and quality assurance methodologies.
• Apply analytical thinking and numerical problem-solving skills to investigate software behavior.
• Use programming or scripting languages such as Python, C++, Perl, or Shell scripting.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and identify root causes effectively.
• Communicate technical information clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Use AI-assisted engineering tools responsibly for learning, coding, test design, and documentation while protecting confidential information.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, reliability, security, and relevance before applying them to engineering work.

Your profile

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Junior or senior standing, or graduate-level student.
• Previous coursework, academic projects, research, or internship experience related to software development, software testing, or system engineering is preferred.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.