Rust Software Engineering Intern - Fall

About the role#

Atomic Semi is seeking Rust Software Engineering Interns for the fall 2027 term. This role focuses on building high-performance tools for chip fabrication and design, blending real-time collaboration, computational geometry, GPU-accelerated visualization, and interactive data processing. You will work across the stack, from low-level systems and data synchronization to rich UI/UX editing tools. The work involves rapid iteration, with a philosophy of building and testing features in days or weeks.

What you'll do#

• Build deeply interactive editing tools with low-latency, CAD- or Figma-like interfaces for geometry manipulation, routing, annotation, and measurement.
• Develop production-grade Rust software targeting both native and WebAssembly environments.
• Architect real-time collaborative systems, including state synchronization, conflict resolution, and efficient data transmission.
• Implement efficient algorithms for geometry querying, graphs, and routing.
• Build high-performance rendering and visualization pipelines, ranging from GPU-accelerated rendering and spatial indexing to streaming massive datasets and rendering complex 3D fields.
• Profile and optimize CPU, GPU, memory, and network performance to ensure responsiveness and scale.
• Own major features end-to-end, working directly with process engineers and circuit designers to deliver intuitive tools.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or demonstrated exceptional skill in software engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Rust, or significant C++/systems programming experience with a strong desire to learn Rust quickly.
• Solid understanding of systems fundamentals, including memory, performance, and concurrency.
• Experience building non-trivial software projects from scratch, whether personal, academic, or professional.
• Interest in one or more of the following: real-time systems, computational geometry, algorithms, GPU programming, or visualization.
• A portfolio (such as a GitHub profile) demonstrating software engineering excellence and curiosity.

Location & details#

• Location: San Francisco, California.
• Term: Fall 2027.
• Modality: On-site.
• Employment: Full-time internship.
• Compensation: Paid position with housing stipend.
• Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship available.