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October 9, 2026
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Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
GlobalFoundries is a semiconductor manufacturer focused on enabling AI and delivering high-performance, power-efficient semiconductor solutions. The Software Engineering Intern will contribute to software performance-tuning applications for MIPS RISC-V microprocessors through feature development, simulation and modeling, testing, debugging, documentation, tooling improvements, and technical collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to well-scoped software features, prototypes, tests, automation, and tooling improvements under the guidance of experienced engineers
  • Learn how the application supports software performance tuning for MIPS RISC-V microprocessors, including front-end workflows, back-end simulation concepts, and data visualization
  • Assist with debugging, testing, documentation, and enhancements that improve product quality, usability, and developer productivity
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, team meetings, and technical demonstrations, and present project progress and outcomes to mentors and team members
  • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Qualification

Required

  • Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship
  • Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing
  • Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)
  • Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship

Preferred

  • Prior related internship or co-op experience
  • Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc
  • Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making
  • Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong planning & organizational skills
  • Strong programming fundamentals developed through coursework, labs, personal projects, open-source contributions, internships, or research
  • Interest in developer tools, application frameworks, data visualization, computer architecture, RISC-V, simulation, performance tuning, compilers, operating systems, or low-level software systems

Benefits

  • One-on-one mentorship
  • Work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential
  • Professional development opportunities
  • The chance to network with executives
GlobalFoundries is a full-service semiconductor foundry that manufactures integrated circuits in high volume.
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