64 systems software intern jobs at 54 companies in Ross, CA
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Software Engineering Intern – Distributed Simulation Systems
Emeryville, California, United States
$25-$60/hrHybridFull Time, Internship
Astera Institute: Conducts fundamental research in artificial intelligence and longevity science.
Strong programming fundamentals; experience with C++, Python, or similar systems languages; familiarity with Linux; understanding of data structures, algorithms, and concurrency; interest in distributed systems and systems engineering.
C++, Python, Linux, MuJoCo, Unity, Unreal, PyTorch, CUDA
Enterprise Systems Software Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)
South San Francisco, California, United States
$54/hrOnsiteFull Time, Internship
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Must have completed second year of undergraduate studies (CS or related) or be a grad student; experience building software via internships/projects; strong programming fundamentals in Python, Go, React, or TypeScript; able to work full-time onsite Fall 2026.
SnailWorks: SnailWorks provides mail tracking and delivery intelligence software for marketers.
Enrolled in Software Engineering/CS program; proficient in TypeScript, Python, or Go; able to read code; curious about data systems and LLM-driven apps; strong written communication; operator mindset.
Software Engineering Intern, Connected Systems - Fall 2026
Irvine or Palo Alto
$38-$51/hrOnsiteFull Time, Internship
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.
Software Engineer Intern - Enterprise Systems (Fall 2026)
San Francisco, California, United States
$29/hrOnsiteInternship
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.
RobloxNYSE: RBLX: Platform for creating and playing user-generated 3D digital experiences.
Expert systems-level C++ engineering with game engine internals experience, performance optimization, and familiarity with reflection bindings and code generation.
Chasi: AI revenue engine for construction equipment dealers.
1+ YOE1+ internships in production software; full-stack TS/React with backend; experience with LLMs; real-time systems; strong architectural judgment; customer-facing; ownership.
PubMaticNASDAQ: PUBM: Operates a global digital advertising supply chain technology platform.
1+ YOEBS/MS in Computer Science (or equivalent); 1+ years development in C/C++ on Linux/UNIX; strong DS&A, OS/system programming, multithreading, production troubleshooting; scripting (Perl/Python/Shell) and MySQL experience.
C, C++, Linux/UNIX, Perl, Python, Shell, MySQL, Go
Austin or Menlo Park or Washington or New York City
$171k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent,8+ years building and shipping full‑stack projects,experience scaling internal tooling and driving multi‑team technical roadmaps,ability to communicate across global teams.
Rust Software Engineering Intern (Chip Design Tools) - Fall 2026
San Francisco, California, United States
$40-$46/hrOnsiteInternship
fab2: Designing and manufacturing custom semiconductor fabrication equipment and factories.
Strong Rust or systems C++ experience, systems fundamentals, performance and concurrency skills, portfolio/GitHub required; willingness to learn chip design.
Pony.aiNASDAQ: PONY: Develops autonomous driving technology and operates robotaxi services.
Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in CS or related field; strong C/C++ and Python skills; foundation in math and CS theory; experience with large data processing and real-time systems preferred.
Broccoli: AI agents for home service business front-office operations.
Strong software engineering fundamentals, production-quality code, full-stack with backend focus, experience building internal tools or growth systems, comfortable in ambiguity and cross-functional work.
Celonis: Provides process mining software for business process optimization.
8+ YOEBS in Computer Science, 8+ years software engineering experience, strong background in database internals and large-scale data systems, proficiency in C++ (17), analytical and problem-solving skills.
C++ (17), Starrocks, ClickHouse, Process Intelligence Graph
Fiery: Provides digital front end servers and print workflow solutions.
5+ YOE5+ years system/software development experience; strong C/C++ expertise; deep knowledge of Windows and Linux internals, multithreading, networking (TCP/IP, sockets), and performance optimization; BS/MS in CS or equivalent.
EarnIn: Provides immediate access to earned wages through a mobile app.
4+ YOE4+ years software engineering experience (3+ building internal tooling), fluency in Python or Go, experience with LLM/agentic systems, GitHub Actions/CI-CD, AI-assisted dev tools, and strong communication and metrics-driven mindset.
Netic: AI platform automating customer outreach and bookings for service businesses.
Internship-level role requiring familiarity with Python and TypeScript, CS fundamentals in distributed systems, exposure to LLM APIs/agent frameworks, and track record of shipping end-to-end projects.
Cylake: Developing an AI-native cybersecurity platform for sovereign environments.
Extensive experience with Windows kernel internals, kernel driver development, C/C++ programming, debugging multithreaded systems, and Windows internals analysis.
Plaid: Provides financial data connectivity and payment infrastructure via APIs.
5+ YOE5+ years professional software engineering experience; proven production systems experience; internal tools/platform building; strong product judgment; hands-on experience with AI development tools or agents.
Droyd: Builds autonomous robotic systems and the software and hardware infrastructure to automate manual work in production environments.
Strong software engineering fundamentals; experience building internal tools, scripts, and test infrastructure; comfortable working close to hardware and debugging system-level issues; ability to set technical direction and lead a test team.