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Automation Software Engineering Intern - Winter

Fab2 · Austin

onsitejunior$114,000–$131,000Posted Aug 28, 2026RustPythonCC++Linux

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## Automation Software Engineering Intern — Winter ### About fab2 The fab2 team can build anything. We design the hardware and software needed to make chips, and we also build the fabs, tools, and components ourselves. We’re looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what’s possible. ### About the Role We’re hiring an **Automation Software Engineering Intern** for the **winter term**. - **Start:** January - **Preferred commitment:** **4 to 8 months** You’ll work on an integrated engineering team building **semiconductor fabrication equipment**, tackling interesting engineering problems with significant autonomy. Our philosophy is to **get things built and tested in days or weeks, not months**. **Portfolio required to apply** (e.g., GitHub): show us the things you’ve actually built. A strong portfolio demonstrates software engineering excellence and curiosity. ### Responsibilities - Develop **real-time applications** in **Linux and Rust** for controlling semiconductor fabrication equipment - Design **algorithms and simulations** for robotic control systems ### Required Experience - Pursuing a **Bachelor’s degree or higher** in **Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar** - Proficiency in **Python / C / C++** - Demonstrated experience in **robotics software** ### Nice-to-have - Familiarity with **feedback control systems** - Experience developing **computer vision** applications - Proficiency in **Rust** ### Working at fab2 Early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and labs/offices in: - **Austin, TX** - **Lockhart, TX** - **San Francisco, CA** **Compensation:** Software interns are paid hourly at a rate equivalent to an annualized range of **$114,000–$131,000** depending on experience and education (earnings vary with hours worked). ### Internship Benefits - **Housing stipend** (help with first month expenses) - **Daily lunches**, **dinners 3x per week** - Stocked office kitchen with snacks and Spindrifts - Weekly **Learning & Development** opportunities - **Commuter benefits** (parking + late-night Uber rides from the office) - **Paid Time Off** (inclusive of holidays and sick time) - **Visa sponsorship** - **Medical, Dental, Vision** insurance - **401(k)** retirement plan - Life and Disability Insurance ### Equal Opportunity fab2 is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected statuses. ### Export Control Notice This position involves access to technology subject to **U.S. export controls**. Any job offer is contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

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