Sandisk · 4 hours ago
PhD Summer 2026 Intern, Advanced Memory Technology (AI/ML Focus)
Milpitas, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerSandisk is a leader in advanced memory technologies, seeking an intern for their Advanced Memory Technology Group for Summer 2026. The intern will apply machine learning and deep learning techniques to semiconductor process technology development, focusing on AI/ML model development and data analysis.
Data StorageManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate AI/ML models to analyze semiconductor process, device, and metrology data
Apply LLMs for:
Knowledge extraction from process logs, experiment reports, and technical documentation
Assisting with root-cause analysis and hypothesis generation
Automating data interpretation and reporting workflows
Design end-to-end ML pipelines, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, validation, and deployment
Explore advanced learning techniques such as:
Physics-informed machine learning
Bayesian optimization for process tuning
Reinforcement learning for process control
Collaborate with domain experts to translate semiconductor process challenges into tractable AI problems
Present findings through technical reports, presentations, and (where applicable) internal publications or patents
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a PhD degree majoring in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline with understanding of Semiconductor Fabrication
Strong foundation in machine learning and statistical modeling
Hands-on experience with Python and at least one ML framework: PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs), such as: Model fine-tuning (full or parameter-efficient methods), Prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Familiarity with data handling and analysis libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-driven engineering environment
Preferred
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident and disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
Tuition reimbursement
Transit
The Applause Program
Employee stock purchase plan
The Sandisk Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Sandisk
SanDisk designs, develops, manufactures, and markets data storage solutions in the United States and internationally.
Founded in 1988
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$713.58M2025-06-06Post Ipo Secondary· $713.58M
2015-10-21Acquired
1995-11-17IPO
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