2026 Summer Intern Software Engineer (Bachelors Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials

Job Location:

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

Santa ClaraCA

Youll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Were committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work at home or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Applied Materials system to materials group is seeking a software engineering intern for summer 2026! Our team develops core software for our propriety test systems that help is the development of future technology. Our system includes real time control and measurements and post analysis data from internal and external testing.

Position Responsibilities

Designs and develops system software with a focus on systemlevel logicleveraging experience from C/C systems projects.
Creates prototype software modules to interface with devices or sensors.
Assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting moderately complex software issues using strong debugging problemsolving and modular code design techniques.
Develops and executes test plans using simulators or lab test benches similar to prior testing and validation workflows used in simulation.
Contributes to clear and maintainable software documentation drawing on experience writing structured modular code across C Python JavaScript and assembly tools.
Collaborates closely with team members applying strong communication teamwork and leadership skills demonstrated through academic project and technical team experiences.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related field.
In good academic standing (GPA 3.7 on a 4.0 scale).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent troubleshooting and problemsolving abilities.
Resultsoriented with the drive to contribute ideas influence outcomes and deliver successful solutions.
Proficiency in C and C required demonstrated through projects such as a multilevel paging simulator NFU page replacement design and modular addresstranslation tooling.
Additional experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus:
- Designed modular C structs.
- Python programming
- Designed a responsive UI
- Proficient using GitHub
- good documentation skils
- Generative AI tools including GitHub Copilot and modern development workflows.
- Required on-site work at our Santa Clara location.
- Must be available to work during early morning hours with our Europe based team.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.

For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process please contact us via e-mail at or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at option 1 and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Required Experience:

Intern

Who We AreApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices...