Software Engineering Intern; Summer Austin, TX, US Posted

Position: Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) Austin, TX, US + 1 more Posted a day ago
## Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Austin, Texas, United States of America Apply Now Find out how well you match with this job

Requisition :
JR-2604039

Date posted:
10/08/2026

Time Type:
Full time
** About Global Foundries
** Global Foundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability.

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** Internship Program Overview:
** Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.

** Summary of Role:
** The Software Engineering Intern will contribute to an innovative software performance-tuning application for MIPS RISC-V microprocessors. This role provides hands-on experience with application development, simulation and modeling concepts, developer tools, performance analysis, testing, and customer-focused software workflows.
** Essential

Responsibilities include:

*** 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.
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* Other Responsibilities:

*** Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** 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.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** 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,…