Semiconductor & AI Research Intern

Employment Type: Internship
Work Setting: In-office
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
Office hours: 20-40 hours/week, subject to intern’s availability
Find out more here: https://semianalysis.com
About SemiAnalysis

SemiAnalysis is an independent research and analysis firm specializing in the Semiconductor and AI industries. Our in-depth coverage spans the entire supply chain, from semiconductor fabrication processes to cutting-edge AI Models, software, and infrastructure. We are recognized as the leading authority on the semiconductor supply chain, with the highest concentration of industry experts within one team, and a deep-rooted passion for delving into the intricacies.

We’re a global team of over 50 analysts, each with extensive networks across the semiconductor supply chain and AI ecosystem, publishing industry shaping articles while participating in 40+ conferences annually.

Our newsletter reaches more than 200,000 subscribers worldwide, including senior management and c-suite leaders at the leading semiconductor and AI companies.

We also offer three core products:

• Industry Models – we develop and publish industry models on accelerator shipments, datacenter demand and supply, GPU total cost of ownership, and more. We work with hyperscalers, neoclouds, many of the world’s largest hedge funds, and government agencies.

• Core Research – our public equity markets product, geared towards financial investors, distills our deep technical research and knowledge into key insights on technology and product trends.

• Consulting and Technical Due Diligence – We conduct custom research and project work to guide key strategic and investment decisions for the largest private equity funds, leading venture capital firms, companies across the AI ecosystem, and government agencies.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Semiconductor & AI Research Intern to join our team in Hillsboro, OR. This role involves hands-on work involving AI hardware, semiconductor manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, optical systems, and more. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, design sensibility, and autonomy. You’ll work on one or more goal-oriented projects, working with our veteran team of engineers with an opportunity to collaborate across our globally distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Configure, build, and program opto-mechanical 3D machine vision systems, automate data acquisition and image reconstruction.

• Developing/applying understanding of optics, machine vision, etc, to and VIS automated microscopy platforms

• Developing automation/standardization solutions, working on ETLs and databases.

• Deconstruction and analysis of advanced AI products.

Requirements

• Strong fundamentals in the hard sciences, applied physics, engineering.

• A working skillset in at least one programming language, e.g. Python, C++, Rust.

• Interest in semiconductors, electron devices, computer architecture, AI.

Preferred Skills

• A preference for hands-on work and close collaboration.

• Past experience in the semiconductor or AI domains.

• Proven ability to interpret analytical or scientific data.

• Strong organizational skills and an understanding of statistics and process controls.

Growth Areas

• Applied skills in chemistry, materials science, optics.

• Learn about AI system architecture.

• Build skills in scientific programming and automation.

• Hands-on experience on semiconductor processing and analytical toolsets.

• Work with experts and market analysts to develop actionable market insights and reports.

• Expand your professional network and exposure to the global semiconductor and AI industries.