Software Engineering Intern - Milpitas, CA, United States
$37 - $49 USD hourly
Originally posted 30 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This Software Engineering Intern role involves contributing to the design, development, testing, and support of software solutions for advanced semiconductor process control and inspection systems within the Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) division.
What you'll do
- Participate in the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of software applications and features.
- Develop and execute unit tests, automation scripts, and validation procedures.
- Analyze software defects, troubleshoot issues, and assist in implementing solutions.
- Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, and quality engineers to deliver project objectives.
- Utilize development tools, source control systems, and CI/CD workflows.
- Document software designs, test results, and technical findings.
- Present project progress and results to engineering teams and management.
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Experience with one or more programming languages such as C++, C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with software development tools such as Git, Visual Studio, VS Code, or similar IDEs.
- Knowledge of software testing methodologies and automation frameworks.
- Exposure to AI/ML, computer vision, image processing, or data analytics.
- Familiarity with Agile development practices.
Skills: software solutions, semiconductor process control, inspection systems, unit tests, automation scripts
This role has been open 9 days — well below the 46-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
183
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Median days open
46 d
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Median salary
$142k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | KLA Corporation | All employers we track in this specialty (183 roles · 35 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 37 | 183 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 201 | 6078 · 146 employers |
| Median days open | 53 d | 46 d (+7 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $142k |
Skills observed across this category: software solutions, semiconductor process control, inspection systems, unit tests, automation scripts
Who's hiring in this category
- KLA Corporation (this employer) · 37 open roles · median 54 d
- Applied Materials · 30 open roles · median 24 d
- Lam Research · 13 open roles · median 46 d
- ASM International · 12 open roles · median 76 d
- Teradyne · 11 open roles · median 22 d
- Onto Innovation · 10 open roles · median 63 d
How we counted: 183 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 35 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 10 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.