Summer 2026

Intern DRAM Field Application Engineer

Posted on 2/27/2026

Samsung

Samsung

10,001+ employees

Manufacturer of consumer electronics and appliances

Compensation Overview

$28 - $62/hr

+ Relocation Stipend + Housing Stipend

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

In Person

Daily onsite presence at San Jose HQ; Flexible Work policy.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related major
  • Must have at least 1 academic quarter/semester remaining
  • Computer system/architecture knowledge
  • Basic DRAM memory knowledge
  • Problem-solving skills and a technical mindset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • You are inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people
  • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding
  • You are collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches
  • Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change
Responsibilities
  • Understand Samsung DRAM product/technology roadmap
  • Understand DRAM/System interactions and basic memory initialization
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand customer needs/issues
  • Provide technical support to customers on product-related issues
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
  • Support joint memory validation in customer systems
  • Document and report product issues and customer feedback
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Samsung produces a wide range of consumer electronics and home appliances, including smartphones, TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, and semiconductors, serving both individual customers and businesses. Its products combine hardware with software to run apps, stream media, manage energy use, and connect across devices, while its semiconductors power many brands beyond its own lineup. The company differentiates itself through large-scale manufacturing, a broad product ecosystem, and control over both devices and core components, backed by a trusted global brand. Its goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality technology that helps people stay connected and efficient, maintaining leadership in global markets through consistent performance.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Suwon-si, South Korea

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Element Biosciences strengthens Samsung’s precision-health and Galaxy Health ecosystem strategy.
  • HBM4 qualification for Nvidia Vera Rubin expands Samsung’s AI memory opportunity.
  • Cadence’s expanded 2nm partnership supports Samsung Foundry’s advanced-node customer pipeline.[5]

What critics are saying

  • Element adoption or regulatory delays would weaken Samsung’s Galaxy Health monetization plan.
  • Samsung remains a distant HBM challenger versus SK hynix’s Q2 2025 lead.[4]
  • 2nm yield issues would push customers toward TSMC’s more trusted ecosystem.

What makes Samsung unique

  • SSIC, founded in 2012, targets disruptive technologies through open innovation.[1][4]
  • It spans AI, digital health, IoT, cloud infrastructure, privacy, and security.[1][2]
  • Samsung combines SSIC investing with foundry and semiconductor execution through U.S. leadership.[5]

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Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee assistance program, Telehealth services

Work life success: PTO, FlexTime, FlexPlace, FlexYourFriday

Financial wellness: Health savings account, Flexible spending acounts, 401(k), Student loan support, Tuition assistance

Family first: Pregnancy support, Adoption assistance program, Paid child caregiver leave, Milk stork, WINFertility

Incentives: Fitness reimbursement, Annual physical. Preventative screenings, Lifestyle management

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
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Samsung Electronics executive chairman Jay Y. Lee has reclaimed the title of South Korea's richest person with a net worth of $21.6 billion, nearly tripling his fortune from last year. Lee succeeded private equity executive Michael Kim of MBK Partners, who held the position in 2025. The surge was driven by Samsung's memory chip business recovery amid a global semiconductor shortage. The company secured a $16.5 billion multiyear contract from Tesla to manufacture AI chips and began mass production of High Bandwidth Memory 4 chips in February, a crucial component for Nvidia's next-generation AI accelerators. For 2025, Samsung posted a 31% increase in net profit to 45 trillion won ($30 billion) on an 11% revenue rise to 334 trillion won. Lee's late father held the richest person title for over a decade until his death in 2020.

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South Korea's semiconductor exports surged 152% to $8.6 billion, accounting for 34% of total shipments, according to Digital Watch Observatory. The country posted record annual exports exceeding $700 billion in 2025, with semiconductor exports reaching $173.4 billion. Samsung Electronics projected quarterly operating profit of 57.2 trillion won ($37.9 billion), up approximately eight times, driven by memory chip sales. High Bandwidth Memory for AI data centres sold rapidly, with one analyst estimating memory chips contributed nearly 90% of operating profit. Global DRAM average selling prices rose 64% in the first quarter. The AI boom is reshaping national economies. China's integrated circuit exports jumped 72.6% in early 2026 as Beijing pursues semiconductor self-sufficiency, intensifying the global chip race.

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Samsung Electronics plans to invest $4 billion to build a chip packaging plant in northern Vietnam, expanding its presence as the country's largest foreign investor. The facility will strengthen Samsung's semiconductor operations in Vietnam, where the South Korean tech giant already maintains significant manufacturing capabilities. The investment underscores Vietnam's growing importance as a production hub for global technology companies seeking to diversify their supply chains. Details about the plant's timeline, production capacity and specific location in northern Vietnam were not immediately disclosed.

CNBC
Apr 8th, 2026
Asian tech stocks surge as U.S.-Iran ceasefire eases helium supply fears

Asian technology stocks surged on Wednesday following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement that includes temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply chain concerns. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company rose 4.84%, whilst China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International jumped over 10%. Japanese chipmaker Tokyo Electron climbed 9.6%, Advantest gained over 13%, and Renesas Electronics added 12%. South Korean memory chip leader SK Hynix surged more than 15%, whilst Samsung Electronics advanced over 9%. The conflict had raised serious concerns about helium supply, critical for chip production and photolithography. Iranian attacks on Qatari industrial sites, which produce about 30% of global helium, and Strait of Hormuz closures had severely strained supplies. Oil prices fell on the ceasefire news, potentially relieving inflation pressures across the semiconductor industry.

Nikkei Asia
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Samsung's Q1 profit surges 755% on chip rebound amid Middle East conflict concerns

Samsung Electronics' first-quarter profit surged 755% year-on-year, exceeding expectations. However, the South Korean tech giant faces uncertainty due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The strong performance was driven by a rebound in the semiconductor sector, though concerns about the Iran war situation are casting shadows over the company's future outlook.

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