About the role#
As a Software Quality Assurance Intern, you will join the Platform Software Quality Assurance team to help validate complex software systems. You will work with developers, hardware engineers, and application engineers to evaluate new features and improve software quality. This role provides hands-on experience with testing practices in a high-performance computing environment.
What you'll do#
- Investigate software behavior using analytical thinking and numerical problem-solving.
- Use programming or scripting languages including Python, C++, Perl, or Shell.
- Troubleshoot technical issues to find root causes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical details to various audiences.
- Apply knowledge of operating systems, relational databases, networking, and client-server architectures.
- Manage file systems and work with concurrent computing concepts.
- Use AI-assisted engineering tools for coding and documentation while ensuring accuracy and protecting confidential information.
- Apply understanding of software development lifecycles and quality assurance methodologies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or master degree program in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
- Junior, senior, or graduate-level student status.
- Previous experience through coursework, projects, research, or internships in software development, testing, or system engineering is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About ASML
ASML produces lithography machines used by manufacturers to create microchips. The company provides hardware, software, and services to print patterns on silicon using ultraviolet light. Founded in 1984, it is based in Veldhoven and maintains over 60 locations globally. The organization employs more than 36,000 people across diverse departments including IT, software development, and customer support.
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