11 embedded software engineer intern jobs at 9 companies in California

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Embedded Software Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)
South San Francisco, California, United States
$54/hr OnsiteInternship, Full Time
Zipline
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Pursuing EE/CS/CE degree (completed 2nd year), experience designing electromechanical systems, proficient in C/C++/Python/Rust, experience with RTOS or embedded Linux, familiarity with schematics, oscilloscopes, and CAN/SPI/UART.
C, C++, Python, Rust, RTOS, Embedded Linux, CAN, SPI, UART, Oscilloscope, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), ADC, I2C, GPIO, RF
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Embedded Software Engineer (Entry-Junior)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$90k-$161k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Revel
Revel: Modern software platform for controlling complex hardware systems.
0+ YOEBachelor's degree (or equivalent),0–2 years experience in systems/embedded software,foundational C/C++/Rust knowledge,Linux internals familiarity,and interest in hardware-software integration.
Rust, C, C++, Linux, SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
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Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Fall 2026
San Francisco, California, United States
$41-$48/hr OnsiteFull Time
Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials: Recycles batteries and manufactures sustainable battery materials for energy storage.
Currently pursuing BS/MS in EE/CE/CS or related; coursework/projects in C/C++/Rust; embedded systems and microcontroller experience; familiarity with SPI/I2C/UART/CAN; exposure to BMS concepts; experience with Make/CMake and git preferred.
Make, CMake, git, JTAG, SWD, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, Cortex-R, Cortex-M
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Embedded Software Engineer, Perception (All Levels)
Los Angeles or United States
$154k-$212k/yr RemoteFull Time
Parallel Systems
Parallel Systems: Building autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles for freight transportation.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree,4+ years embedded/firmware experience,strong Linux internals and driver development on ARM,proficiency in Rust and C++,experience with NVIDIA Jetson/Tegra and high-throughput sensors,hardware/software debugging.
Linux, Rust, C++, NVIDIA Jetson/Tegra, CUDA, TensorRT, Yocto, V4L2, GStreamer, ROS2
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Software Engineer Intern - Robotics
Santa Clara, California, United States
$19-$65/hr OnsiteInternship
PlusAI
PlusAI: AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks.
Internship position requiring robotics experience, embedded systems, Linux, ROS, C++, Simulink; strong communication and collaboration skills.
ROS, Linux, C++, Simulink
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Software Engineer Intern - Enterprise Systems (Fall 2026)
San Francisco, California, United States
$29/hr OnsiteInternship
Astranis
Astranis: Builds and operates small geostationary communications satellites.
Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in CS/ECE/CE, experience with Python, ability to design/write/test software; embedded, frontend, and devops experience are a plus.
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Software Engineering Intern, Embedded Platforms - Fall 2026
Palo Alto or Irvine
$38-$51/hr OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies: A joint venture focusing on automotive software and hardware technology.
0+ YOECurrently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program; proficient in C++.
C++, Python, Shell, Go, Embedded Linux, RTOS, CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C
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Software Engineering Intern, Connected Systems - Fall 2026
Irvine or Palo Alto
$38-$51/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies: A joint venture developing software-defined vehicle systems by combining expertise in connectivity, AI, and security.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE/ME or related; basic programming in Python and pytest; interest in automation/embedded systems; exposure to Git and CI/CD; strong communication and willingness to learn.
Python, pytest, C, C++, Git, CI/CD, Allure, Grafana, Parallax Cloud Platform
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Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (Linux, Firmware, Embedded, C++)
Milpitas, California, United States
$141k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
KLA
KLANASDAQ: KLAC: Provides process control and yield management for semiconductor manufacturing.
3+ YOEDesign and debug Linux firmware for embedded systems; proficiency in C/C++, Python, Linux internals, BSP/drivers, hardware/software integration, and peripheral protocols (I2C,SPI,PCIe). Doctorate/MS/BS with relevant experience as listed.
Linux, Embedded Linux, C, C++, Python, git, SVN, I2C, SPI, PCIe
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Software Engineer5 - AndroidTV Platform
Los Gatos, California, United States
$388k-$558k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Netflix
NetflixNASDAQ: NFLX: Global video streaming and media production service.
Expertise in AndroidTV internals and security (Widevine, DexGuard, PlayIntegrity API, TEE); fluent in Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Linux shell scripting and CLI; embedded/full-stack systems experience; strong communication and collaboration skills.
Widevine, DexGuard, PlayIntegrity API, TEE, Java, C/C++, Linux shell script, JavaScript, CLI, AndroidTV APIs
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Mechatronics Perception Intern (Fall 2026)
South San Francisco, California, United States
$50/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Zipline
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Must have completed second year of undergraduate studies (Masters/PhD students eligible). Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, CAD proficiency, embedded software experience (Arduino/Raspberry Pi), and experience with radar or camera sensors.
CAD, Arduinos, Raspberry Pi, Radar, Camera