About the job
About Etched
At Etched, we are pioneering the first AI inference system specifically designed for transformers, achieving over 10x higher performance and significantly reduced costs and latency compared to a B200. With our custom ASICs, we empower the creation of groundbreaking products that surpass the capabilities of traditional GPUs, such as real-time video generation models and advanced reasoning agents. Supported by substantial investments from leading venture capitalists and staffed by top talent in the field, Etched is at the forefront of transforming the infrastructure layer for the fastest-growing industry in history.
Job Summary
As a Firmware Intern, you will contribute to the development of firmware for our custom-designed ASICs, aimed at efficiently running large transformer models. Your work will span across various levels, from low-level drivers and hardware interfaces to system initialization and integration with runtime libraries and model-execution frameworks. The focus will be on ensuring that our hardware operates reliably and performs optimally, facilitating high-throughput inference and training workloads. You will collaborate with hardware, architecture, and software teams to validate new silicon features and support real-world AI applications.
You may be a great fit if you possess
Progress towards a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust programming languages.
Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Strong grasp of low-level software engineering principles.
Familiarity with hardware/software co-design processes.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred qualifications (Nice to have)
Hands-on experience with Linux internals, kernel development, or driver debugging.
Experience in hardware diagnostics or log interpretation.
Familiarity with server virtualization or CI/CD pipelines.
Experience in embedded development using Rust.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed.
Program Details
12-week paid internship (June - August).

