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Supercomputing Intern
etched· Software
About this role
About Etched
Etched is building hardware for frontier intelligence. We co-design chips, racks, software, and manufacturing to deliver best-in-class throughput and latency across both prefill and decode workloads. Our first products are heavily focused on inference. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.
Job Summary
Our supercomputing role focuses on the design, development, and deployment of ML system software required for operating rack-scale systems. Your work will span network performance, telemetry creation and processing pipelines, and analysis of system-level health and performance. Supercomputing is also responsible for the deployment and provisioning of software frameworks and hardware validation, maintaining secure and performant systems for data center scale ML workloads. We are looking for Summer '26, Fall '26, Spring '27, and Summer '27 interns.
You may be a good fit if you have
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
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
Strong candidates may also have (Nice to have 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
We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every qualification.
Program details
12-week paid internship
Generous housing support for those relocating
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Based at our office in San Jose, CA
Direct mentorship from industry leaders and world-class engineers
Opportunity to work on one of the most important problems of our time
For any questions, contact internships@etched.com
How we’re different
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We are the first inference-focused frontier AI system. Our addressable market is the entirety of inference, unlike many of our competitors.
We are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both and work across disciplines as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Supercomputing Intern position at etched?
The salary for this Supercomputing Intern role at etched is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Supercomputing Intern position at etched located?
This Supercomputing Intern role at etched is based in San Jose. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Supercomputing Intern role at etched full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Intern position. It is posted as a Supercomputing Intern role in the Software department at etched.
Which team or department does the Supercomputing Intern at etched belong to?
This Supercomputing Intern position is part of the Software department at etched. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Supercomputing Intern position at etched?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to etched's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Supercomputing Intern job at etched posted?
This Supercomputing Intern position at etched was posted on May 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Supercomputing Intern
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