About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Santa Clara, California. You will work on-site as part of our software engineering team, contributing to projects that support semiconductor manufacturing technology.
What you'll do#
- Write code for software projects and design general software solutions.
- Implement bug fixes and troubleshoot software problems of limited difficulty.
- Perform tests on code and system enhancements.
- Create software documentation.
- Talk to internal customers to understand project requirements.
- Compile data for reports, statements, and analysis.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
- Experience with embedded programming is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with PCBA debugging is helpful.
- Ability to perform measurements using a Digital Multimeter (DMM) and an Oscilloscope is desired.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Travel: Up to 10% of the time.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials operates in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company produces equipment for materials engineering and flat panel display manufacturing. It was founded in 1967 and maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. The organization employs over 32,000 people.
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