Software Engineering Intern

Advantest • San Jose, CA

3d

About The Position

This internship focuses on software development, where interns will design, implement, and test software components. They will learn and adhere to Advantest's policies, coding standards, and quality practices. The role involves developing new tools, utilities, or features to improve customer workflows, engineering productivity, or platform capabilities. Interns will also extend existing software APIs, libraries, or tools with new functionality and add comprehensive tests (unit, integration, regression) to ensure product quality. Participation in an Agile development process, including sprint planning, stand-ups, design discussions, code reviews, and demos, is expected. The role also involves using AI-assisted development tools to enhance the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in software development with an emphasis on code quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Solid understanding of Java, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Solid understanding of Git and modern version-control practices.
• Solid understanding of Data structures and algorithms.
• Solid understanding of Object-oriented design principles.
• Solid understanding of Debugging techniques for complex systems.
• Solid understanding of Linux operating system and command-line tools.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; ability to work effectively within a software engineering team.
• Analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem solving.
• Progress towards a MS or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Must be a rising senior at the time of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE) or semiconductor testing is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test software components based on high-level requirements and engineering specifications.
• Learn and follow Advantest’s policies, coding standards, development procedures, and quality practices for building high-reliability software.
• Develop new tools, utilities, or features that enhance customer workflows, engineering productivity, or platform capabilities.
• Extend existing software APIs, libraries, or standalone tools (Python, Java, Go, or other languages depending on the team) with new functionality.
• Add unit, integration, and regression tests across various components to ensure product quality and long-term maintainability.
• Participate in an Agile development process, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, design discussions, code reviews, and demos.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, code-generation assistants, automated testing aids) to accelerate software design, implementation, and problem resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern