Software Engineering Intern, Firmware - Summer at . California

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10‑50x more efficient.

• Develop embedded firmware for product testing and validation
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on product development
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices
• Ride and test your developments on our TM‑B vehicle and other future platforms

• Real‑world embedded engineering experience that goes far beyond coursework
• A strong foundation in firmware development, hardware bring‑up, and systems‑level thinking
• Hands‑on experience debugging embedded systems on actual vehicles and prototypes
• Exposure to the end‑to‑end lifecycle of mobility product development
• A chance to contribute meaningful code to production‑bound systems

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Proficiency in C programming
• Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals
• Python scripting experience
• ARM Cortex‑M microcontroller experience
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, etc.)
• Build system experience (Bazel, West, CMake, Make, or similar)
• Version control systems (Git)
• Structured software development approach
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Effective team collaboration across departments
• Clear communication about knowledge gaps and learning needs
• Adaptability in fast‑paced environments
• Self‑motivated with strong initiative
• Graduation date of 2027

• How to design, implement, and debug embedded firmware for real mobility products
• Hands‑on experience programming in C for ARM Cortex‑M microcontrollers
• How embedded systems interact with hardware, sensors, actuators, and real‑world conditions
• How to write supporting Python scripts for testing, tooling, and automation
• How modern build systems work (Bazel, West, CMake, Make, etc.)
• How to use CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Lab CI) to build, test, and ship firmware

• RTOS Experience
• Previous internship or project work in a startup, automotive, or mobility company

The hourly rate for this role ranges from $30.00 to $45.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications.

• Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
• Flexible time off.
• 401(k) match.