Internship - Algorithm Engineering for Advanced Computational Lithograph

Introduction to the job
ASML US D&E branch focuses on developing modern computational lithography technology, that enable our most advanced lithography machines working at their best performance and efficiency. The main tasks include develop computational lithographic simulation flow (mask, optics, resist and etch), improve accuracy and speed with wide range of conventional and machine learning optimization algorithms.

Your Assignment

• Take on research, modeling and simulation of the physical process of lithography.
• Develop and optimize C/C++ codes and algorithm for computational lithography modeling.
• Write unit tests for algorithms and modules.
• Develop machine-learning based models and solutions for image processing, image recognition.
• Evaluate pro and cons among solutions and suggest the best solutions to fulfill the requirements.
• Keep good documentation of design and implementations.

Education and experience
• Ph.D. or M.S. in STEM, such as computer science, electric engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, or related fields.

• Proven work experience in previous research/engineering projects.

• 3+ year experience in C++ and/or other object-oriented software development.

• Python/Matlab programming experience (especially in machine learning) is a plus.

Required Skills
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems

• Communication skills for technical discussions

• Detail-oriented with the ability to catch minor errors which can result in major problems

• Math skills, including calculus and other advanced mathematics

• Experience in the following fields: image processing, computational geometry, large data application, high performance computing

• Modeling - physical, chemical, and material modeling of lasers, optics, diffusion/reaction, and/or lithography systems

• Simulation - geometry engines, rendering, Fourier optics, RCWA/FDTD, PDE, finite difference.

• Software Development - C++/Python, Linux compute farms, distributed computing over +10k cores

Other information

• This position is located on-site in San Jose, CA . It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation. (Important to insert additional onsite language specific to the role: i.e., inspection, specific training and supervision, etc.)
• A flexible workplace arrangement is available for remote work up to two days a week.

Inclusion and diversity
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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA

Job ID: ASML-J-00327853

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-01-07T18:38:02