Internship - Software Engineer - Summer 2026

Introduction

ASML US brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon. 

Are you hardworking and results-oriented software student? Do you have a passion for programming and working in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, then read on! 

Your assignment

As a Software Intern your responsibility includes: 

• Working in a team of highly skilled software engineers responsible for developing software that enables the ever increasing miniaturization of semiconductor technology.   

• Using Agile methodology to develop the software using C and/or C++.   

• Creating architecture and designs that are modular, scalable, robust and meet customer requirements.   

• Perform unit testing and on target testing to ensure the software meets the high quality standards our customers expect.  

You will also participate in continuous process improvement activities aimed at ensuring the processes and tools used throughout software development lifecycle are increasing the team’s ability to develop high quality software in the most efficient manner.  

Your profile

Working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 

Experience 

• Experience in python, C and/or C++. 

• Experience working on the Linux and/or Solaris platforms. 

• Good understanding of statistics, software system design and distributed architectures. 

• Experience in embedded software development. 

• Thinks creative, out of the box, self-starting, fast learner, good coder and designer. 

• Ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines. 

Personal skills 

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.   

• Can learn and apply new information or skills.  

• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents. 

• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism. 

• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.  

• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.  

• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability. 

• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements. 

• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.  

• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication. 

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer.  

• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.  

Other information 

Role within Office  

Responsibilities:  

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus. 

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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