ChipSim Intern - Summer 2027

Summary: Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers, delivering high performance and lower costs. They are seeking a ChipSim Intern to co-design, develop, and test simulations of custom hardware and tools used by engineers. Responsibilities: - Co-design, develop, and test simulations of custom hardware and tools that engineers use to analyze those systems - Work closely with both software and hardware teams across their whole development path Required Qualifications: - Progress towards a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field - Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust - Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms - Strong understanding of low-level software engineering - Strong understanding of hardware/software co-design - Excellent communication and collaboration skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Linux internals, kernel development, or driver debugging - Experience with hardware diagnostics or interpreting hardware logs - Exposure to server virtualization or CI/CD pipelines - Experience with Rust or embedded development Required Skills: C/C++, Rust, Data Structures, Algorithms, Low-level Software Engineering, Hardware/Software Co-design Internship Start Date: Start in 2027 Summer Benefits: 12-week paid internship, Generous housing support for those relocating, Daily lunch and dinner in our office, Direct mentorship from industry leaders and world-class engineers