Firmware Intern
EtchedSan Jose, California, United States
Posted February 7, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson and is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers.
Job Description
Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers. As a firmware intern, you will help develop firmware for custom ASICs designed to run large transformer models efficiently.
Requirements
- Progress towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust
- Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms
- Strong understanding of low-level software engineering
- Strong understanding of hardware/software co-design
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- 12-week paid internship
- Generous housing support for those relocating
- Daily lunch and dinner in our office
- Direct mentorship from industry leaders and world-class engineers