Summer 2027 Software Engineer Intern - Bachelor's/Master's
Originally posted 3 November 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role develops code, implements bug fixes, and designs general software projects for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
What you'll do
- Develop code for software projects and design and implement bug fixes.
- Perform software tests on code and enhancements.
- Develop software documentation and troubleshoot software problems of limited difficulty.
- Interface with internal customers for requirements analysis.
- Compile data for regularly scheduled or special reports, analysis, and statements.
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proficiency and experience in C/C++.
- Proficiency and experience in Python.
Nice to have
- Experience in embedded programming.
- Hands on experience in PCBA debugging.
- Experience performing measurements using DMM (Digital Multimeter) and oscilloscope.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Skills: C/C++, Python, Embedded programming, PCBA debugging, Oscilloscope
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This role has been open 0 days — well below the 55-day median for Software Engineering Semiconductor roles.
Software Engineering Semiconductor · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
191
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Median days open
55 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$135k
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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 (191 roles · 35 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 35 | 191 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 170 | 6315 · 145 employers |
| Median days open | 40 d | 55 d (−15 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $135k |
Skills observed across this category: C/C++, Python, Embedded programming, PCBA debugging, Oscilloscope
Who's hiring in this category
- KLA Corporation · 34 open roles · median 78 d
- Applied Materials (this employer) · 32 open roles · median 41 d
- Lam Research · 21 open roles · median 39 d
- ASM International · 17 open roles · median 67 d
- Fab2 · 8 open roles · median 60 d
- Teradyne · 8 open roles · median 68 d
How we counted: 191 open Software Engineering Semiconductor (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 35 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 3 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 Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.