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Physics internships in the San Francisco Bay Area
18 open student roles in physics in the San Francisco Bay Area. They range from internships to co-ops and research. That includes 6 co-ops and 1 research position. 16% list pay or say they are paid. The most common start terms are Summer 2027 and Spring 2027. Employers with the most openings: AMD, Tesla, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Nokia and Astera Labs.
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How many physics internships in the San Francisco Bay Area are open right now?
18 open physics internships, co-ops and research roles in the San Francisco Bay Area as of October 8, 2026, from 10 employers.
Which employers are hiring physics interns in the San Francisco Bay Area?
The employers with the most open physics roles in the San Francisco Bay Area are AMD, Tesla, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Nokia and Astera Labs, of 10 employers hiring.
Do physics internships in the San Francisco Bay Area pay?
3 of the 18 open roles (16%) list pay or say they are paid. Listed hourly rates run from $35 to $63.53 an hour.
Where are physics internships in the San Francisco Bay Area?
The open roles are in San Jose (6), Palo Alto (4), Santa Clara (4), Sunnyvale (4), Milpitas (1) and 1 more place. 1 role can be done remotely.
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Updated October 8, 2026. Listings are collected from public job boards several times a day; always check the posting on the employer's site before applying.