AI API Development Intern for Optical Design Software at Synopsys

Language

Setup: Remote
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Type: Full-time, Internship
Level: intern

Description

Synopsys is offering a 4-month full-time internship in Vancouver, BC, Canada for a penultimate- or final-year Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related student to design and develop API solutions that integrate with AI technologies, including exploring Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementations for optical design software. The role involves evaluating technical approaches for new APIs, contributing to cross-platform development across Linux and Windows, and working with distributed teams in a remote-eligible setting starting in September 2026.

Required Skills

API development
AI programming
C#
.NET Framework
Cross-platform development
Communication

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: Penultimate or final year of degree program
Experience designing and developing C++ libraries and APIs
Experience with AI programming, agentic systems, and MCP or similar technologies
Preferred Qualifications: C# and .NET Framework proficiency
Linux and cross-platform development experience
Strong written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with distributed teams
Self-motivation and independent work