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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