Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Summer

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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr OpenTalent