Computer Science internship: hardware-software interface modeling

Introduction

The Means and Methods group at ASML supports the Electronic Development community with tools, ways of working, and engineering services. In this internship you will help improve how hardware and software interact within motion-control systems. You will explore how current designs compare to a more standardized approach and how they can improve. This contributes to a scalable design that strengthens robustness and simplifies daily engineering work. You will work with experts and contribute to a long-term solution.

Your assignment

During this internship you will investigate how an existing configuration tool can support an alternative architecture. You will analyze current and target designs, identify gaps, and propose improvements. You will also validate your ideas through a proof of concept. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Analyze and compare two hardware-software interface architectures

• Identify gaps and improvement opportunities in the target architecture

• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to gather requirements

• Translate architectural insights into clear functional requirements

• Propose a solution to extend the current configuration tool

• Document findings, decisions, and recommendations clearly

• Develop a proof of concept to validate the proposed solution

This is a bachelor/masters non-thesis internship for 6 months, minimum 4 days per week (2-3 days on-site). The start date of this internship is as of September 2026.

Your profile

To be suitable for the internship, you:

• Are pursuing a bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field

• Have knowledge of system architecture and database modeling

• Are analytical and able to translate insights into practical solutions

• Communicate clearly and work well with others

• Have experience with programming or data technologies such as JavaScript, SQL, or similar

Other requirements you need to meet:

• You are enrolled at an educational institute for the entire duration of the internship;

• Attach your cover letter with a clear motivation why you are interested in this internship assignment in particular;

• You need to be located in the Netherlands to perform your internship. In case you are currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your CV/motivation letter needs to include the willingness to relocate.

• If you are a non-EU citizen, studying in the Netherlands, your university is willing to sign the documents relevant for doing an internship (i.e., Nuffic agreement).

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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