Software Engineering Intern; Summer

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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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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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