Software Engineer, AI Research Summer 2027 Intern

Let’s search for your next career at TEL. Use the form below to search our current opportunities and then apply. Please consider joining our Talent Community so that we may continue to engage with you. Job Description Summer 2027 Internship Duration: Monday, May 17th- August 20th, 2027 Location: San Jose, CA What You Can Expect: Meaningful Project Work: Every Intern is assigned a project that delivers value to the business. Lean Thinking: Interns are expected to apply Lean principles and continuous improvement thinking throughout their project work; Lean training and resources will be provided. Our Goal is to provide interns with meaningful, hands-on experiences that contribute to business objectives while supporting their professional development Tokyo Electron (TEL) is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We provide key parts of the manufacturing process for the world’s largest foundries. TEL Technology AI and Design Inc is our Silicon Valley AI lab, where we do groundbreaking, long-term research and technology development in AI/ML for semiconductor equipment. We are looking for a new team member who can contribute to our AI research roadmap. TTAD fosters a creative culture where ideas are freely exchanged inside our lab and with our colleagues around the world. TTAD Requirements Creative, out-of-the-box thinkerGood communicator who works well in a team and across cultural barriersLow prestige problem solver: willing to be wrong and accept a better solutionProductive in translating ideas to codePresent to support colleagues – gives freely of own timeInterested in learning, e.g. a complex application domain, new programming languages Role Requirements Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++; ability to read and modify existing codebases.High proficiency in algorithmic thinking and software developmentHigh familiarity with current AI approaches and researchClear written and verbal communication for producing technical deliverables.Graduate level (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred, strong candidates who are rising Junior or Senior level Bachelor’s level students in the named fields will be considered Role Responsibilities Drive development of assigned research tasksResearch and propose solutions to assigned research topicsConvert ideas to code in a productive and flexible manner, in existing and new code basesActively contribute to TTAD knowledge accumulation by sharing research topics and insights with team Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Subsidiary TEL Technology & AI Design, Inc.