2025 Summer Intern - OSS

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust. Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a motivated four Software Engineer Intern to join our Manufacturing Information Tech team! As a Software Engineer Intern, you will be provided an excellent opportunity to research a semiconductor industry and work on multiple projects. Projects will vary but will include but not limited to, communication protocol (E84), build a simulation environment from scratch, and learn how the protocol works. Also focus on creating a Java JNI/JACOB application utilizing the C library to explore the possibility of a new generation 200mm MES, web implementation with NATS and MariaDB solutions. 

Additional projects include participate in studying our unique industrial C library APIs on paperback manual, studying NATS and MariaDB mechanisms, and implement a web application as our Unit Test utility. A full-stack web development, from front-end GUI to back-end server, focus on implementing the Syslog mechanism, which is the default logging mechanism in UNIX-like systems, into Windows and studies Syslog mechanisms, survey 3rd party Syslog implementations for Windows, and adopt or develop. 

The intern will be provided a mentor to guide activities ranging from learning IT internal system architectures, building computer systems, writing simulation programs, and integration testing various h/w and s/w components. 

Prefer applicant majoring in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with experience in PC hardware and serial/ethernet communication, plus strong R&D capabilities, and good hands-on skills.

Requirements

• Completion of sophomore year of college in a related degree program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
• Ability to work in the United States on a long-term basis
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) on-site at our Cama, WA location, from:
  • Semester system: May 19th, 2025 – August 8th, 2025
  • Quarter system: June 23rd, 2025 - September 12th, 2025
• Good problem-solving skills, communication ability, team spirit, active learning attitude.

Pay Transparency & Other Compensation

At TSMC, your base pay is just one component of your comprehensive compensation package. For new hires in this position, the starting wage typically ranges between $23.00  and $27.00  per hour.

Benefits

Employees and their families are offered access to comprehensive coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, our wellbeing program, as well as basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Additionally, employees can enroll in our 401(k) plan with an employer match and participate in the employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 10 recognized holidays per year and accrued paid sick leave (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours.

Onsite amenities include a fitness center, a game room, on-site physical therapist, and a subsidized café where meals cost as low as $6 a day!

If you have questions or want to learn more about our offered benefits, email recruitingwa@tsmc.com.

EOE Statement

TSMC Washington, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.