65 systems engineer intern jobs at 26 companies in Salinas, CA

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Energy Systems Research Engineer Intern
Cupertino, California, United States
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Gridmatic
Gridmatic: AI-powered platform for optimizing energy trading and battery storage.
Enrolled MS or PhD student in EE or Energy Systems; coursework in unit commitment/economic dispatch/OPF; familiarity with power flow and network modeling; Python programming; comfort with linear and MILP optimization.
Python
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Robotics Systems Intern - Sensor Platform
Santa Clara, California, United States
$19-$65/hr OnsiteInternship
PlusAI
PlusAI: AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks.
Internship requiring C++/Python, Linux, sensor evaluation, and data analysis.
C++, Python, Linux, tcpdump, Wireshark
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Principal Engineer, Local AI - Agents and Systems
Santa Clara or Redmond
$272k-$431k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
15+ YOE3+ Mgmt15+ years software engineering experience, deep Windows internals and security, LLM inference and GPU acceleration experience, proficiency in C++ and Python, experience with agent frameworks and local model deployment.
Nemoclaw, OpenClaw, Nemotron, Ollama, Llama.cpp, vLLM, CUDA, TensorRT, Hermes, LangChain, Windows, C++, Python
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Sr. Quality Systems & Compliance Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$137k-$189k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Align Technology
Align TechnologyNASDAQ: ALGN: Designs and manufactures clear aligners and intraoral scanners.
6+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/life sciences, 6+ years QMS/quality engineering experience in medical devices, internal/external audit experience, knowledge of ISO 13485 and risk management, eQMS experience, strong problem-solving and communication.
eQMS, Arena
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Firmware Intern [Fall 2026]
San Jose, California, United States
$40-$45/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Figure
Figure: Develops autonomous humanoid robots for commercial and residential tasks.
Undergraduate senior or recent graduate in Computer Engineering/Computer Science; 10+ week internship; fluent in C, C++, Python; experience on bare-metal systems and RTOS; knowledge of computer architecture, communication buses (Ethernet, EtherCAT, Serial, CAN, USB), and lab debugging tools.
C, C++, Python, RTOS, CI/CD, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Serial, CAN, USB, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, in-circuit debugger
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Intern, Power Electronics Controls Engineer
Scotts Valley, California, United States
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Heron Power
Heron Power: Developing solid-state transformers and power electronics to modernize electrical grids.
Currently pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or related field; strong fundamentals in power conversion, control systems, C programming, and hands-on circuit troubleshooting.
Matlab/Simulink, C, Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL)
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Energy Storage Solution Engineer - Intern
Santa Clara or Japan or United Kingdom or China or United States
RemoteFull Time, Internship
AESC
AESC: Manufactures lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage.
Master's preferred (or Bachelor's with strong research); background in renewable energy, materials science, chemistry, electrical or systems engineering; understanding of energy storage architecture; AutoCAD and Microsoft Office proficiency; Python a plus; strong communication and analytical skills.
AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Python
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OCI Software Engineer Intern - OVIP
Seattle or Santa Clara
$38k-$72k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oracle
OracleNYSE: ORCL: Provides cloud infrastructure and enterprise software for global businesses.
Experience with application development; programming in Java, JavaScript, C/C++, Python, Go; understanding data structures, algorithms, distributed systems; networking (TCP/IP, HTTP); databases/NoSQL; strong written and verbal communication; familiarity with agile methods.
Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Python, Go, TCP/IP, HTTP, NoSQL, Databases, Distributed systems
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Sr. Staff/Principal Engineer — GPU Driver & Systems Software
San Diego or San Jose
$179k-$286k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MediaTek
MediaTekTaiwan Stock Exchange: 2454: Designs and develops system-on-chip solutions for electronic devices.
10+ YOE10+ years building GPU drivers or low-level systems software; fluent C/C++; deep knowledge of Vulkan/DirectX/OpenCL/OpenGL ES and GPU internals; experience with kernel-mode drivers, firmware, performance optimization.
C, C++, Vulkan, DirectX, OpenGL ES, OpenCL
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Director, Quality Systems
San Jose, California, United States
$179k-$251k/yr OnsiteFull Time
QuantumScape
QuantumScapeNYSE: QS: Develops next-generation solid-state batteries for electric vehicles.
12+ YOE3+ Mgmt12+ years quality experience in regulated, high-volume manufacturing with 3+ years management; deep ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 QMS expertise; lean, CAPA, internal audit, CRB/MRB, and strong cross-functional communication.
PLM-Vault, 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP, IQC, control plans
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Intern - Characterization and Support
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design SystemsNASDAQ: CDNS: Develops computational software and hardware for electronic system design.
0+ YOEBachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, 0–2 years experience, strong fundamentals in analog/digital electronics, RTL, signal integrity, control systems, Python/C scripting, problem-solving and communication skills.
Python, C
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SSG Design Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)
San Jose, California, United States
$35-$62/hr OnsiteFull Time
Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design SystemsNasdaq: CDNS: Provides software and hardware for designing advanced semiconductor systems.
Currently enrolled BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, strong digital design or verification fundamentals, System Verilog/UVM/SVA exposure, Tcl/Perl/shell scripting and EDA tool familiarity.
System Verilog, Tcl, Perl, shell scripting, UVM, SVA, Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools
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Summer 2027 Intern - Hardware Engineering
Colorado Springs or Irvine or Longmont or Fremont or Rochester or San Jose
$34-$47/hr HybridInternship
Western Digital
Western DigitalNASDAQ: WDC: Design and manufacture data storage devices and systems.
0+ YOEEarly-career candidates pursuing or holding technical degrees in engineering or related fields; experience via coursework, internships, projects; familiarity with programming, embedded systems, digital logic, or hardware design; strong analytical and communication skills.
RTL, Verilog/SystemVerilog, FPGA, C, C++, Assembly, Python, Java, Go, SQL, JavaScript, CAD, Git, Linux, Microsoft Office, RTOS
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Software Engineer Intern (Developer Infrastructure) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
San Jose, California, United States
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ByteDance
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
Currently pursuing a BS/MS in CS or related field, available for a 12-week summer internship in 2026; experience with Android/Java/Objective-C/Python/Golang and cloud/CI/CD/build/storage systems.
Cloud IDE, Android, Java, Objective-C, Python, Golang, private or public cloud, CI/CD, build infrastructure, DB, MQ, KAFKA, HDFS, Hive, Yarn, K8S, RPC
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iPhone System Electrical Engineer - Sensors
Cupertino, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Design, implement, and integrate analog function blocks and subsystems (sensors, power, audio, battery management); collaborate with internal hardware/software teams, contract manufacturers, and IC vendors.
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Software Engineer Project Intern (Content AI Infrastructure) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
San Jose, California, United States
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TikTok
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in computer science/software engineering; familiarity with high-concurrency content systems, distributed frameworks (Flink/Spark), message queues (Kafka/Pulsar), and proficiency in C++/Python/Java; interest in large model training and inference.
Flink, Spark, Kafka, Pulsar, C++, Python, Java, GPU
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Sr. Staff Software Development Engineer-AI Security
San Jose or Bellevue
$154k-$220k/yr HybridFull Time
Zscaler
ZscalerNASDAQ: ZS: Provides cloud-native cybersecurity solutions through zero trust architecture.
8+ YOE8+ years software engineering; Rust with async; distributed systems; Linux internals; CI/CD; gRPC; Protobufs; Kubernetes; networking.
Rust, Tokio, async-std, gRPC, Protobufs, Linux, Kubernetes, Networking, TLS, QUIC, HTTP, WebSockets
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CI/CD Engineer
Redmond or Santa Clara or San Jose or Palo Alto
$110k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Qualitest
Qualitest: AI-powered software testing and quality engineering services.
3+ YOE3+ years software development; strong CI/CD and build systems experience; Python scripting; Unreal Engine internals and plugin development; Windows build toolchain (MSBuild, Visual Studio, UAT); monorepo and debugging skills.
Python, Unreal Engine, MSBuild, Visual Studio, UAT, OpenXR
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Software Engineer 2
San Jose or Durham or Mexico City or Bangalore or Pune or Hoofddorp or Belgrade or Barcelona or Singapore or Sydney or Tokyo
$110k-$218k/yr HybridFull Time
Nutanix
NutanixNASDAQ: NTNX: Sells cloud software and hyperconverged infrastructure for enterprises.
Bachelor's or master's in CS/related required; strong knowledge of OS internals and distributed systems; experience with C++, Go or Python; focus on performance, scalability, resiliency and customer-facing production support.
C++, Go, Python, AOS (Acropolis operating system), Nutanix Distributed Storage Fabric (NDSF)
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Principal Software Engineer ADEM (ADEM - Autonomous Digital Experience Management) - Windows
Santa Clara, California, United States
$147k-$238k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto NetworksNASDAQ: PANW: Provides enterprise-grade network, cloud, and endpoint security software.
8+ YOE8+ years building client-side Windows software; expertise in C++, C#, .NET, Windows system programming and internals, networking, debugging, CI/CD; BS/MS in CS or Computer Engineering required.
C++, C#, .NET, Win32 APIs, Windows Services, WMI, ETW, COM, WFP, WinDbg, ProcMon, CI/CD, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS/SSL, socket programming