Infrastructure Intern - Fall 2026

Summary: Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers, delivering significantly higher performance at lower costs. The Infrastructure Intern role involves developing next-generation infrastructure tooling to support engineers in building and iterating more reliably on AI performance. 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 - Proficiency in Python (for interns interested in systems software) - 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++, Rust, Python, Data Structures, Algorithms, Low-level Software Engineering, Hardware/Software Co-design, Linux Internals, Kernel Development, Driver Debugging, Hardware Diagnostics, Server Virtualization, CI/CD Pipelines, Embedded Development Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: 12-week paid internship (June - August 2026), Generous housing support for those relocating, Daily lunch and dinner in our office, Direct mentorship from industry leaders and world-class engineers, Opportunity to work on one of the most important problems of our time