CareerPlan

Software Engineering - PhD Intern

US, Oregon, HillsboroInternship$150k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-09
On-site · United States

Core

Develop advanced computational software solutions and simulations for semiconductor technology development, focusing on chip-package interactions, thermal transport, and thin films.

Role type

PhD Research Intern (Software Engineering)

Builds

Simulation and modeling tools for device and interconnect process reliability

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / TCAD / Thermal management

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C/C++/Python programming, numerical methods (finite element, level sets), software development, analytical problem solving

Preferred skills

TCAD/atomistic simulation tools, finite element solvers, physics-based modeling, AI/machine learning for solid mechanics

Technologies

C, C++, Python, TCAD tools, finite element solvers

Responsibilities

Design and optimize software for engineering applications, develop simulation capabilities using numerical methods, establish validation criteria, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document technical solutions

Seniority

Intern, research-focused