2027 Graduate Software, Firmware & AI Engineering Internships - US

Solidigm · Engineering

Hours: Intern
Where: Rancho Cordova, CA
Posted: Sep 5

Solidigm is seeking talented and motivated graduate students for our Software, Firmware & AI Engineering Internships in the United States. This evergreen posting supports multiple internship opportunities across software development, firmware engineering, embedded systems, AI/ML, and SSD validation and debug.

As an intern, you will work on real engineering challenges supporting Solidigm's data center SSD products, internal engineering platforms, firmware development, and emerging AI-enabled capabilities.

This internship is ideal for graduate students who enjoy solving complex technical problems, working close to hardware, and applying software, firmware, and AI techniques to real-world engineering systems.

What you'd do

Design, develop, test, and maintain software tools or infrastructure that support engineering workflows and product development.
Contribute to firmware features, embedded software, test environments, or debug workflows for SSD and storage-related technologies.
Apply machine learning, data analysis, or AI techniques to improve engineering productivity or validation efficiency.
Explore or implement AI-assisted tools and workflows that help automate engineering tasks.
Build automation frameworks and scripts to improve firmware testing and regression execution.
Support validation of software or firmware functionality; analyze failures and assist with root-cause analysis.
Analyze test results, logs, and performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional firmware, software, validation, and hardware teams; document tools and debug findings.

What they want

Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience with a programming language such as Python, C, C++, or Java.
Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and version control (e.g., Git).
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical team environment.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with firmware development, embedded software, or low-level systems programming.
Familiarity with SSDs, NAND flash, NVMe, PCIe, or storage systems.
Experience with software validation, test automation, or regression frameworks.
Exposure to AI/ML concepts, LLMs, AI agents, or applied machine learning workflows.
Experience building automation using Python, shell scripting, or CI/CD tools.

About Solidigm · Engineering

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.