Embedded Software Engineering Intern - Winter

Fab2 • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The fab2 team is responsible for designing and building all the necessary hardware and software for chip manufacturing, including the fabs, tools, and components themselves. They are seeking exceptional, hands-on individuals who can push the boundaries of what's possible. fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof, known for his garage chip fabrication, and Jim Keller, a semiconductor industry leader for 40 years. This role involves writing firmware and applications for semiconductor fabrication equipment. The internship is for the winter term, starting in January, with a preferred commitment of 4 to 8 months. Interns will work on an integrated engineering team, gaining exposure to complex engineering challenges in areas like structures, optics, liquids, heat transfer, physics, and chemistry, while bringing up high-performance tools with stringent requirements. The team's philosophy emphasizes rapid development and testing, aiming for completion in days or weeks rather than months. A portfolio, such as a GitHub profile, is required to demonstrate software engineering excellence and curiosity.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field.
• Proficiency in Python/C/C++.
• Low-level systems programming experience and a 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 Haves

• Familiarity with electronics and feedback control systems.
• Proficiency in Rust.

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.

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
• Life and Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern