Computer science internship (Non-Thesis): on-the-fly system patching

Computer Science Internship (Non-Thesis): On-the-Fly System Patching

Introduction

The MX (Metrology and Machine Control) cluster provides the supervisory control, modelling and optimization algorithms to the Twinscan range of platforms.

Your Assignment

Currently, when we apply software patches to a Twinscan platform, we stop the bulk of the software processes (drivers) before patching the files, then bring them back up after the patching is complete. This ensures that those drivers connected directly to the hardware are in a safe state at all times. However, this has the disadvantage that it takes quite some time to execute this, as some of these drivers have fairly complex initialization sequences.

In the case of the MX cluster, the software is not directly coupled to the real-time hardware, so it would be possible to stop and patch these without stopping the hardware, and this has been shown for some small use cases to be possible. In this internship, supported by senior architects/developers, the intern would develop a robust mechanism and tooling to perform such updates across the MX cluster (which can involve restarting many tens of interconnected processes, accounting for variation by platform).

Your Profile

To be a match for this internship, you:

• Are a graduating bachelor or master student in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field looking for an apprentice internship.

• Have strong Python skills and preferably also some experience with Linux.

• Have good communication and writing skills in English.

• Have strong communication skills, as for this position you will need to liaise directly with domain experts, including those from other departments.

This is a graduating bachelor or master apprentice internship for 3 to 6 months, for 4 to 5 days per week (at least 3 days onsite). The start date of this internship is as soon as possible.

Other Requirements You Need to Meet

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

• You are located in the Netherlands to perform your internship. In case you are currently living/studying outside of the Netherlands, your CV/motivation letter includes 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).

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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