Infrastructure Software Engineering Intern - Fall

About Fab2The fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves.We're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.About The RoleWe are seeking a Infrastructure and Site Reliability Intern for the fall term. The internship begins in September, with a preferred commitment of 4 to 8 months. You will design, build, deploy, and manage the on-prem backend infrastructure that powers our small, fast semiconductor fab.This is a broad role encompassing all aspects of backend infrastructure and services.Our philosophy towards infra is minimal, understandable, on-site, and close to the hardware. You won’t find much docker, cloud services, or kubernetes. Instead, there is a lot of bare-metal linux, systemd, and single file binaries. You’ll see a lot of rust and go and occasionally some python.What matters most is that you’ve already built real things, you love getting close to the metal, and show strong signs of engineering excellence. If you’re excited by performance engineering, building complex features from scratch, and learning new domains quickly, this is a great place for you.Our philosophy is to get things built and tested in days or weeks, not months. Because of this, a portfolio (can be your GitHub) is required to apply: show us the things you’ve actually built! For us, a good portfolio includes evidence of software engineering excellence and curiosity.ResponsibilitiesBuild and evolve our infrastructure-as-code tooling to manage complex, multi-environment deploymentsHelp manage and maintain our fleet of on-premises servers, ensuring high availability and optimal resource utilizationMonitor and maintain system performance and health across diverse production workloadsDesign, implement, and refine alerting systems to catch issues before they impact usersBuild automation to reduce toil and improve operational efficiencyImplement secure secret managementDebug production issues across the stackWork closely with engineering teams to understand their infrastructure needs and deliver robust, scalable solutionsRequired ExperiencePursuing a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or demonstrated exceptional skill in software engineeringStrong programming skills in Rust, Go, or other systems-oriented languagesSolid understanding of Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and distributed systems conceptsExperience building or maintaining non-trivial infrastructure, automation, or tooling projects (personal, academic, or professional)Interest in one or more of the following areas: systems reliability, observability, infrastructure automation, performance optimizationNice-to-haveExperience with configuration management or fleet management at scaleBackground in monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog)Familiarity with performance profiling and capacity planningExperience with database administration, backup strategies, or disaster recoveryExposure to secret management systems (Vault, SOPS) or PKIWorking at fab2We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and offices Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA. fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Software Interns are paid an hourly rate equivalent to an annualized range of $97,000-132,000, depending on experience and education level. This range assumes a 40-hour workweek and includes up to 10 hours of pre-approved weekly overtime, paid at 1.5x the base hourly rate. Actual earnings will vary depending on internship length and hours worked.Internship Benefits:Housing Stipend to help with first month expensesLunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and SpindriftsWeekly Learning & Development opportunitiesCommuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the officePaid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick TimeVisa SponsorshipMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance401(k) retirement planLife and Disability InsuranceWe are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.Compensation Range: $110K - $132K