Software Engineer, AI Research Summer 2027 Intern

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

Job summary

TEL Technology AI Design, Inc. in San Jose is seeking a Summer 2027 Internship focused on AI research and software development. You will contribute to our AI roadmap, translate ideas into production code, and collaborate with a global team across time zones.

Ideal candidates are graduate students (MS or PhD) or rising juniors/seniors with strong Python/C++ skills, solid algorithmic thinking, and a passion for learning across complex domains in semiconductor tooling.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++; ability to read and modify existing codebases.
• High proficiency in algorithmic thinking and software development.
• High familiarity with current AI approaches and research.
• Clear written and verbal communication for producing technical deliverables.
• Graduate level (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred; rising junior or senior may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of assigned research tasks.
• Research and propose solutions to assigned research topics.
• Convert ideas to code in existing and new code bases.
• Actively contribute to TTAD knowledge accumulation by sharing research topics and insights with team.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Algorithmic thinking

Software development

AI research

Communication

Education

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

Job Description

Summer 2027 Internship

Duration: Monday, May 17th- August 20th, 2027

Location: San Jose, CA

What You Can Expect:

• Meaningful Project Work: Every Intern is assigned a project that delivers value to the business.
• Lean Thinking: Interns are expected to apply Lean principles and continuous improvement thinking throughout their project work; Lean training and resources will be provided.
• Our Goal is to provide interns with meaningful, hands-on experiences that contribute to business objectives while supporting their professional development

Tokyo Electron (TEL) is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We provide key parts of the manufacturing process for the world's largest foundries. TEL Technology AI and Design Inc is our Silicon Valley AI lab, where we do groundbreaking, long-term research and technology development in AI/ML for semiconductor equipment.

We are looking for a new team member who can contribute to our AI research roadmap.

TTAD fosters a creative culture where ideas are freely exchanged inside our lab and with our colleagues around the world.

TTAD Requirements

• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker
• Good communicator who works well in a team and across cultural barriers
• Low prestige problem solver: willing to be wrong and accept a better solution
• Productive in translating ideas to code
• Present to support colleagues - gives freely of own time
• Interested in learning, e.g. a complex application domain, new programming languages

Role Requirements

• Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++; ability to read and modify existing codebases.
• High proficiency in algorithmic thinking and software development
• High familiarity with current AI approaches and research
• Clear written and verbal communication for producing technical deliverables.
• Graduate level (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred, strong candidates who are rising Junior or Senior level Bachelor's level students in the named fields will be considered

Role Responsibilities

• Drive development of assigned research tasks
• Research and propose solutions to assigned research topics
• Convert ideas to code in a productive and flexible manner, in existing and new code bases
• Actively contribute to TTAD knowledge accumulation by sharing research topics and insights with team

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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