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Software Engineering Intern

Advantest
Internship
On-site
San Jose, California, United States

Responsibilities include:

  • Design, implement, and test software components based on high-level requirements and engineering specifications.
  • Learn and follow Advantest’s policies, coding standards, development procedures, and quality practices for building high-reliability software.
  • Develop new tools, utilities, or features that enhance customer workflows, engineering productivity, or platform capabilities.
  • Extend existing software APIs, libraries, or standalone tools (Python, Java, Go, or other languages depending on the team) with new functionality.
  • Add unit, integration, and regression tests across various components to ensure product quality and long-term maintainability.
  • Participate in an Agile development process, including sprint planning, stand-up meetings, design discussions, code reviews, and demos.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, code-generation assistants, automated testing aids) to accelerate software design, implementation, and problem resolution.
Qualifications

Skills Required:

  • Strong foundation in software development with an emphasis on code quality, testing, and maintainability.
  • Solid understanding of:
    • Java, Python, or similar programming languages
    • Git and modern version-control practices
    • Data structures and algorithms
    • Object-oriented design principles
    • Debugging techniques for complex systems
    • Linux operating system and command-line tools
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills; ability to work effectively within a software engineering team.
  • Analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem solving.
  • Knowledge of automated test equipment (ATE) or semiconductor testing is a plus but not required.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies is a plus.

Progress towards a MS or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.  

Must be a rising senior at the time of the internship.

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