Technical Intern, Class Of 2024

Description

As a member of the 2024 Class of Ampere Interns (Intern Ampers), you will apply your school learnings and your curiosities in the field of server-class microprocessor-based CPU/core design. You will be surrounded by industry experts passionate about what they do and ready to impart their knowledge onto you. We have opportunities both in hardware and software engineering. Whether your coursework and interests lie in Architecture, Logic Design, Physical Design, Thermal and Structural platform engineering, Design Verification, or Emulation/Post Silicon Debug and Validation, Ampere has internship openings across the company in the field of Hardware engineering. Internship is for 2024 start dates.

If Software engineering and firmware is more aligned to your interests, you will apply your programming experience and curiosities in the field of server-class microprocessor-based CPU/core design targeting cloud based software applications. There are opportunities across all levels of the stack. Help make sure software is amazing on Ampere hardware.

What The Team Wants You to Know

The Ampere Internship program focuses on you to build your networks, support your efforts in making an impact, and giving you exposure to what Ampere does and how Ampere operates across the company. We want you to leave with the feeling that what you've worked on made a difference, a new level of confidence of what you're capable of, technical expertise, and a new network of contacts.

What You'll Bring:

Hardware

• Coursework or experience in the following fields:
• Computer Hardware Engineering
• High-performance microprocessor architecture concepts
• Industry standard HDL languages (Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL) and simulation tools
• x86 or ARM assembly language
• High Performance Circuit Design concepts
• Computer Architecture/microarchitecture concepts
• Proven ability to own problems and drive them to resolution
• Innovative mindset focused on solving problems
• Strong verbal and communciation skills

Software/Firmware

• Coursework or experience in the following fields:
• Programming in C, C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python
• Computer Architecture/microarchitecture concepts
• Linux
• Writing sustainable/maintainable quality code.
• Ability to debug, root cause, and resolve issues spanning multiple subsystems.
• Proven ability to own problems and drive them to a resolution.
• Innovative mindset focused on solving problems.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study.
• Availability to intern for approximately 12 weeks at one of our US sites: Portland, OR, Santa Clara, CA, or Raleigh, NC.
• Anticipated/Expected graduation in December 2024 or Spring/Summer 2025 preferred.

Perks in Santa Clara

• Office has panoramic views of Silicon Valley
• Garage parking, including charging stations and bike parking
• Gym and café on campus
• Healthy snacks, espresso, and drinks
• Standing desks
• Game room, including ping-pong
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays

Perks in Portland

• Walking distance of breweries, landscaped parks, art galleries, restaurants and shops
• Garage parking
• On-site bike parking and repair station
• Gym
• On-site café, bar and market
• Roof top terrace with Willamette River views
• Healthy snacks, espresso and drinks
• Standing/Ergo friendly desk set up
• Game room
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays

Perks in Raleigh

• Modern and open office setting
• Four miles of jogging and pedestrian trails
• Walking distance to various restaurants and shopping
• Healthy snacks, espresso, and drinks
• Standing/Ergo-friendly desk setup
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays

Pay and Benefits

Ampere offers a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, stock, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role at a masters level is between $90,000 and $150,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $98,000 and $164,000. We also offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic stock awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company. Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life, with full benefits eligibility at 20 hours per week. Beyond compensation and benefits, our passionate teams thrive in an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more - all in service of inventing industry leading cloud-native designs that contribute to a more sustainable future. We look forward to sharing more about our career opportunities through interviews.

Our Company

Ampere is designing the future of hyperscale cloud and edge computing with the world’s first cloud native processor. Built for the cloud with a modern 64-bit Arm server-based architecture, Ampere gives customers the freedom to accelerate the delivery of all cloud computing applications. With industry-leading cloud performance, power efficiency and scalability, Ampere processors are tailored for the continued growth of cloud and edge computing.

Our Story

Like the scientist behind its name, Ampere employees are innovators. We understand the needs of cloud computing and different software requirements. We are inventing what comes next and looking at everything from the structure of memory and how efficient the system is, to considerations on speed, cost of electricity and ability to cool. Power, size, weight and cost are driving the technology requirements and the innovation to come.

Our world class team of engineers, with depth and expertise in the cloud and semiconductor industries, is not only focused on the development of new semiconductor designs but also building out the first software ecosystem for Arm®-based server processors. Through the Ampere approach to the cloud and edge, we give our customers the freedom to challenge the status quo and accelerate next-generation data centers for the most memory-intensive applications. Given the challenge we have outlined, we are building a culture of entrepreneurs that ensure customers come first, proactively approaching industry challenges in the areas of security, power and performance, delivering results that matter most.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.