Embedded Software Engineer Intern - United States
$45,760 - $85,280 USD yearly
Originally posted 15 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
As an Embedded Software Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience developing software and firmware for embedded systems that power real-world applications. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to software design, implementation, testing, and debugging.
What you'll do
- Assist in developing, testing, and debugging embedded software and firmware for hardware-based systems.
- Support the integration of software and hardware components to ensure system functionality and performance.
- Contribute to the development of automation tools, test frameworks, and software utilities.
- Participate in system validation, data collection, and performance analysis activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
- Document software designs, test results, and technical findings.
What you'll need
- Basic knowledge of embedded systems, software development, and computer engineering principles.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or similar languages.
- Understanding of software debugging, testing, and problem-solving techniques.
- Knowledge of version control tools such as Git or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and development methodologies.
Nice to have
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Familiarity with embedded operating systems, real-time systems (RTOS), or embedded Linux environments.
- Exposure to software build systems, scripting, or automation tools.
- Experience with engineering projects, coursework, or research involving embedded software, firmware, hardware-software integration, or system validation.
- Knowledge of digital signal processing, communication protocols, or embedded hardware concepts is a plus.
Skills: embedded software, firmware, hardware-based systems, software debugging, RTOS
This role has been open 31 days — well below the 53-day median for Embedded Firmware Engineering roles.
Embedded Firmware Engineering · Systems Software
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Open roles in category
734
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Median days open
53 d
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Median salary
$169k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Analog Devices | All employers we track in this specialty (734 roles · 83 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 22 | 734 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 108 | 6119 · 145 employers |
| Median days open | 45 d | 53 d (−8 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $169k |
Skills observed across this category: embedded software, firmware, hardware-based systems, software debugging, RTOS
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm · 120 open roles · median 54 d
- AMD · 65 open roles · median 35 d
- Micron Technology · 61 open roles · median 85 d
- NVIDIA · 57 open roles · median 59 d
- Lattice Semiconductor · 46 open roles · median 38 d
- NXP Semiconductors · 32 open roles · median 32 d
How we counted: 734 open Embedded Firmware Engineering (Systems Software) roles from 83 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 17 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family row. Figures refresh nightly.