2027 Software Engineering Intern (Masters - Santa Clara, CA)
Originally posted 9 September 2026 by the employer.
Join the Common Systems Software Department to develop control system software for semiconductor equipment.
About the role
This role involves developing and optimizing control system software for semiconductor manufacturing equipment within the Common Systems Software Department.
What you'll do
- Design and develop code for control system software projects - Design and create prototype software to interface with new devices, actuators, and sensors - Assist in troubleshooting a variety of moderately difficult software problems - Create and execute test plans on simulators, test benches, or in the lab - Develop software documentation - Interact and work closely with the team
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field - Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 scale - Proficiency and experience in C and C++
Nice to have
- Experience in programming in Real-time Control - Experience in programming in Motion Control
Skills: control system software, real-time control, C++, algorithms, device control
This role has been open 36 days — well below the 48-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · Systems Software
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Open roles in category
364
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Median days open
48 d
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Median salary
$148k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Applied Materials | All employers we track in this specialty (364 roles · 60 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 23 | 364 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 154 | 6140 · 145 employers |
| Median days open | 35 d | 48 d (−13 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $148k |
Skills observed across this category: control system software, real-time control, C++, algorithms, device control
Who's hiring in this category
- Keysight Technologies · 39 open roles · median 27 d
- KLA Corporation · 31 open roles · median 118 d
- Cadence Design Systems · 28 open roles · median 204 d
- Micron Technology · 27 open roles · median 41 d
- NVIDIA · 27 open roles · median 45 d
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 25 open roles · median 36 d
How we counted: 364 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (Systems Software) roles from 60 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.