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Software Engineering Intern – AI Tools for Hardware Engineering

Apple· System Hardware Engineering Team
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Shanghai internshipPosted 1w ago

About the role

Internship role focused on designing and implementing AI-powered tools to accelerate hardware design, testing, and analysis workflows. Combines AI, software, and hardware engineering to improve engineering productivity at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Design and prototype AI-driven tools that support hardware engineers in data analysis, test automation, and debugging workflows.
  • Implement backend services in Python and frontend interfaces in TypeScript (React/Next.js).
  • Integrate databases (SQL, vector databases) for data storage, search, and retrieval.
  • Explore AI/ML workflows (embeddings, retrieval, summarization, code assistance).
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to translate requirements into working tools.
  • Write clear documentation, tests, and deployment scripts.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related fields.
  • Proficiency in Python with type hints and TypeScript (comfortable reading and writing code).
  • Basic knowledge of web development (HTTP, REST APIs, frontend frameworks).
  • Familiarity with databases (SQL queries, schema design).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity to learn.
  • Able to commit to a minimum 4 months full-time internship (preference for 6 months).
  • Good written and spoken English communication skills.

Skills

Required:PythonTypeScriptWeb developmentDatabases
Nice to have:AI/ML frameworksBackend web frameworksFrontend frameworksDatastore technologiesSystem hardware workflows
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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