Embedded Systems and IoT Software Engineering Intern

Job Description:

Location: Fremont (Onsite)
Reporting To: Engineering Team, California

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and talented Embedded Systems and IoT Software Intern to join our engineering team. This is a hands-on internship where you will contribute to the development of embedded systems and connected IoT devices. You will gain real-world experience in hardware-software integration, low-level programming, and IoT protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain embedded software in C or Java for both bare-metal microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems.
• Assist in building data acquisition pipelines to gather metrics for performance tuning and optimization.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to analyze collected data and identify areas for communication enhancement and system efficiency.
• Participate in system-level debugging, profiling, and performance testing.
• Document your work clearly, including software behavior, test results, and analysis findings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Document your work clearly, including software behavior, test results, and analysis findings.
• Proficiency in C and Java or related languages for low-level and embedded application development.
• Understanding of Zigbee or similar wireless communication protocols a plus.
• Familiarity with data logging, processing, or visualization tools is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail in testing and validation.
• Willingness to learn and work on real-world, production-oriented embedded systems

What You Will Gain:

• Direct experience working with real embedded hardware and communication systems.
• In-depth exposure to Zigbee and Linux-based embedded environments.
• Practical knowledge in performance analysis and communication optimization.
• Mentorship from engineers building innovative IoT solutions.
• A collaborative, hands-on learning experience in a fast-moving tech environment.

Additional Information:

• Work Schedule: In Office, with Friday’s optional for remote work.
• Location: Fremont, California.
• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

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