$22 - $29 USD hourly
Originally posted 10 November 2026 by the employer.
About the role
As a Software Engineer Intern at FormFactor, you will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment supporting software tools and automation used in semiconductor device testing. You will work on software modules that interface with semiconductor test equipment, measurement instruments, and tools used to design probe cards.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain software modules that interface with semiconductor test equipment, measurement instruments, and internal test frameworks.
- Implement C/C++ components that support test automation, data parsing, and device characterization workflows.
- Apply OOP principles to build modular, reusable components for test automations and analytic tools.
- Assist in debugging issues across software, scripts, and databases.
- Contribute to tools that help engineers design probe cards, automate production drawing, and generate data files.
- Participate in code reviews and follow established development workflows, version control practices, and documentation standards.
What you'll need
- Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience.
- Experience with C/C++ and object-oriented programming.
- Understanding of basic software development practices and debugging fundamentals.
Nice to have
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in C/C++.
- Familiarity with basic data structures, algorithms, and reasoning about performance and memory usage.
- Basic understanding of electronics fundamentals, including voltage, current, digital logic, and timing.
- Interest in semiconductor devices, electronics, or hardware-software interaction.
Skills: C++, test automation, measurement instruments, probe cards
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This role has been open 0 days — well below the 55-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
144
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Median days open
55 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$111k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | FormFactor | All employers we track in this specialty (144 roles · 38 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 2 | 144 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 8 | 2421 · 121 employers |
| Median days open | 115 d | 55 d (+60 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $111k |
Skills observed across this category: C++, test automation, measurement instruments, probe cards
Who's hiring in this category
- Infineon Technologies · 13 open roles · median 42 d
- Analog Devices · 12 open roles · median 87 d
- Keysight Technologies · 11 open roles · median 62 d
- Skyworks · 9 open roles · median 13 d
- Texas Instruments · 8 open roles · median 116 d
- MACOM · 7 open roles · median 13 d
How we counted: 144 open Silicon Test Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 38 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 10 Nov 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 Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.