Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets through deep partnerships with customers. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused on security, longevity, and sustainability.

Internship Program Overview

GF's Interns & Co-ops serve as an entry-level talent pipeline across the globe. The goal is to provide students with meaningful work experience to equip them with skills for a career in the semiconductor industry after graduation. Interns at GF experience one-on-one mentorship, growth-prioritizing work assignments, professional development opportunities, and networking with executives.

Summary of Role

The Software Engineering Intern will contribute to an innovative software performance-tuning application for MIPS RISC-V microprocessors. This role offers hands-on experience with application development, simulation and modeling concepts, developer tools, performance analysis, testing, and customer-focused software workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to well-scoped software features, prototypes, tests, automation, and tooling improvements under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Learn how the application supports software performance tuning for MIPS RISC-V microprocessors, including front-end workflows, back-end simulation concepts, and data visualization.
• Assist with debugging, testing, documentation, and enhancements to improve product quality, usability, and developer productivity.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, team meetings, and technical demonstrations.
• Present project progress and outcomes to mentors and team members.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Qualifications

• Education: At least a sophomore at the time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field through an accredited degree program during the internship.
• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing.
• Language Fluency: English (Written & Verbal).
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.
• Project management skills: ability to innovate and execute on solutions, ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.
• Strong programming fundamentals developed through coursework, labs, personal projects, open-source contributions, internships, or research.
• Interest in developer tools, application frameworks, data visualization, computer architecture, RISC-V, simulation, performance tuning, compilers, operating systems, or low-level software systems.