2027 Graduate Software, Firmware & AI Engineering Internships - US

Solidigm • Rancho Cordova, CA

5d • $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Solidigm is seeking talented and motivated graduate students for our Software, Firmware & AI Engineering Internships in the United States. This evergreen posting supports multiple internship opportunities across software development, firmware engineering, embedded systems, AI/ML, and SSD validation and debug. As an intern, you will work on real engineering challenges supporting Solidigm's data center SSD products, internal engineering platforms, firmware development, and emerging AI-enabled capabilities. This internship is ideal for graduate students who enjoy solving complex technical problems, working close to hardware, and applying software, firmware, and AI techniques to real-world engineering systems.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with a programming language such as Python, C, C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and version control (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with firmware development, embedded software, or low-level systems programming.
• Familiarity with SSDs, NAND flash, NVMe, PCIe, or storage systems.
• Experience with software validation, test automation, or regression frameworks.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, LLMs, AI agents, or applied machine learning workflows.
• Experience building automation using Python, shell scripting, or CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with performance analysis, log analysis, or telemetry.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software tools or infrastructure that support engineering workflows and product development.
• Contribute to firmware features, embedded software, test environments, or debug workflows for SSD and storage-related technologies.
• Apply machine learning, data analysis, or AI techniques to improve engineering productivity or validation efficiency.
• Explore or implement AI-assisted tools and workflows that help automate engineering tasks.
• Build automation frameworks and scripts to improve firmware testing and regression execution.
• Support validation of software or firmware functionality; analyze failures and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Analyze test results, logs, and performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional firmware, software, validation, and hardware teams; document tools and debug findings.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience with software, firmware, AI, and storage technologies.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Develop practical skills in debugging, automation, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Present your work and contribute to solutions that may influence future products.
• Grow your professional network through mentorship and intern program activities.

What This Job Offers

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