US 2026 Functional Testing Intern

Tetramem•San Jose, CA

56d•$35 - $45

About The Position

About the Role We are seeking a Functional Testing intern to support the Functional Testing team. You will gain hands-on experience with embedded development, silicon testing, and system integration and exposure to real-world applications.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or a related field
Foundational knowledge in embedded programming with proficiency in C/C++ for driver and firmware development
Solid programming skills in Python and familiarity with MATLAB for test automation and analysis
Understanding of basic I/O protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO) and DMA and interrupt handling in embedded systems
Working knowledge of microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi) and/or FPGA (Xilinx or Intel)
Working knowledge of testing instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeter, function generator
Basic knowledge of electronic circuits and semiconductor technology
Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
Familiarity with version control (Git, BitBucket)
Ability to work in a startup environment and to work both independently and as a team player
Ability to work afternoon to evening shifts
Must be located in the Bay Area

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of in-memory computing and non-volatile memory, RISC-V CPUs and related embedded architectures, machine learning and neural networks, data converter systems (DAC, ADC), and analog circuits (OpAmps, bandgap, temperature sensors) is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Testing and silicon debug, including writing necessary testing code, testing platform setup, and silicon screening and debugging.
Software development on embedded software, driver, application code, and performance benchmarks.
Identify and document test scenarios and conditions for the functional testing of software applications.
Contribute to testing methodology and setup including probe card, packaged chip, and PCB testing.
Analysis of signal integrity, noise, power, and other design issues.
Record and document results, compare them with expected outcomes, and log defects in the defect tracking system.
Reproduce and isolate issues, and document steps to reproduce bugs and defects.
Work with the design team to verify circuit features and debug issues.
Help with product demo setup and running different demo benchmark/showroom projects as needed.
Hardware development on circuit board, system, and user interface.