Software Development Engineer in Test Intern

Introduction ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips.

We design, develop, integrate, market, and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics.

Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

The Software Development Engineer in Test Intern role is part of the Software Foundation organization in San Diego, where teams develop automated test frameworks and infrastructure that help maintain the quality of software releases.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced software engineers to design, develop, and improve test automation solutions that support highly complex software systems.

The Software Development Engineer in Test Intern will gain hands-on experience with modern software development practices, continuous integration, quality engineering, and scalable test automation in an Agile environment.

This internship provides an opportunity to make meaningful contributions while learning how software quality is built into advanced technology products.

Your assignment As a Software Development Engineer in Test Intern, you will help develop and maintain automated testing solutions that support software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with software engineers and quality teams to create scalable testing tools and improve engineering processes. Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases using C++, Python, and related technologies.

Support verification and validation activities for software systems in an Agile development environment. Contribute to continuous integration workflows by creating and improving automated testing solutions.

Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and robust test automation components. Analyze test results and investigate software issues to help improve product quality.

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and validate software requirements. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on software development and quality processes.

Your profile Education and Experience Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of two years completed toward a bachelor’s degree. Students pursuing a master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field are encouraged to apply. Experience through coursework, projects, research, or internships involving software development.

Experience programming in C++, Python, or similar programming languages. Familiarity with software development and testing in Linux, VxWorks, or other operating system environments.

Exposure to distributed systems, automation frameworks, or software verification is preferred. Skills Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that.

You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view.

You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills: Develop software solutions using C++, Python, and modern software engineering practices.

Apply analytical thinking to troubleshoot technical issues and evaluate test results. Read, interpret, and communicate technical information effectively.

Collaborate successfully with engineers and stakeholders across multiple disciplines. Learn new technologies, tools, and development practices quickly.

Demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to software quality. Adapt effectively to changing priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment. Take ownership of assignments and drive tasks to completion.

Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal settings. Build productive working relationships across cross-functional teams. Other information This position is located on-site in San Diego, California.

It requires on-site presence for work-related events, training sessions, meetings, collaboration activities, and innovation-focused teamwork. Routinely required to sit, walk, communicate, hear, and use hands for keyboard and computer work.

May occasionally be required to move throughout the campus and lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities may include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be willing to work in a cleanroom environment while wearing required personal protective equipment, including coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, and gloves, when necessary.

Inclusion and diversity ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient.

Working at ASML is inspiring, no matter what field you're in. That’s because we push the boundaries of technology: if it’s moving the world forward, chances are, we’re behind it.

In fact, we’re probably a part of the electronic device you’re using right now. We’re a global team of more than 32,000 people from 122 different nationalities and counting.

Headquartered in Europe’s top tech hub, the Brainport Eindhoven region in the Netherlands, our operations are spread across Europe, Asia and the US.