Software Engineer Intern (Winter 2026)
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Rust Software Engineering Intern - Summer at Atomic Semi
San Francisco, California, United States
$110,000 – $132,000Compensation
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SemiconductorIndustries
Requirements
- Pursuing a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or demonstrated exceptional skill in software engineering
- Strong programming skills in Rust, or significant C++/systems programming experience and a strong desire to learn Rust quickly
- Solid understanding of systems fundamentals: memory, performance, concurrency
- Experience building non-trivial software projects from scratch (personal, academic, or professional)
- Interest in one or more of the following areas: real-time systems, computational geometry, algorithms, GPU programming, visualization
- Portfolio or GitHub generally required, showing evidence of strong engineering skills and curiosity
Responsibilities
- Build deeply interactive editing tools with low-latency, CAD- or Figma-like interfaces for geometry manipulation, routing, annotation, and measurement
- Develop production-grade Rust software targeting both native and WebAssembly environments
- Architect real-time collaborative systems, including state synchronization, conflict resolution, and efficient data transmission
- Implement efficient algorithms for geometry querying, graphs, and routing
- Build high-performance rendering and visualization pipelines from GPU-accelerated rendering and spatial indexing to streaming massive datasets, visualizing millions of polygons, or rendering complex 3D fields
- Continuously profile and optimize CPU, GPU, memory, and network performance to push the limits of responsiveness and scale
- Own major features end-to-end and work closely with internal users, including process engineers and circuit designers, to deliver powerful, intuitive tools that solve real problems
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Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for the Rust Software Engineering Intern position?
The salary range is $110K - $132K.
Is this internship remote or does it require on-site work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Rust Software Engineering Intern role?
Proficiency in Rust for native and WebAssembly environments is required, along with skills in building interactive editing tools, real-time collaborative systems, efficient geometry algorithms, high-performance rendering, and performance optimization.
What is the company culture like at Atomic Semi?
Atomic Semi fosters a small, fast-moving team of exceptional hands-on engineers who are optimistic, believe they can build anything, and emphasize building tools themselves to iterate quickly in a lab environment with advanced equipment.
What makes a strong application for this internship?
A portfolio or GitHub showing things you've built with evidence of strong engineering skills and curiosity is generally required.
Atomic Semi
Compact semiconductor fabrication facility development
About Atomic Semi
Atomic Semi develops compact semiconductor fabrication facilities, known as "fabs," to produce semiconductor chips used in various electronic devices like smartphones and computers. Their fabs are designed to be smaller and more efficient than traditional large-scale facilities, allowing for quicker adaptation to technological changes and market needs. This agility enables Atomic Semi to create advanced chips with smaller geometries, enhancing performance and efficiency. The company primarily serves tech companies across multiple industries, including consumer electronics and automotive, generating revenue through chip manufacturing and offering custom fabrication services. Atomic Semi's goal is to significantly impact the semiconductor market by providing high-quality, innovative chip solutions.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2023Year Founded
$15MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Hardware, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
11-50Employees