Intern - Embedded Software Engineer; Fall

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer Intern for the Fall of 2026 to assist in the development and implementation of a wide range of networking software for our industry-leading Wave Relay® products. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of senior engineers to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems.

To excel in this internship, you should have experience developing software in C/C++ for Linux systems, an interest in embedded systems development, and an eagerness to solve challenging problems.

• Assisting in the development and implementation of a wide range of low-level embedded software
• Assisting with hardware development
• Assisting with the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded platforms, and other low level programming activities
• Support in-house engineering activities
• Assisting in the integration of other systems, sensors, and components with the Wave Relay® system
• Assisting with writing technical proposals

• Must be working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related
• Experience developing software in C/C++ for Linux systems
• Experience with embedded systems (coursework, projects, internships, etc.)
• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance

• Experience with Linux kernel and kernel module development
• Knowledge of mobile ad hoc networking (MANET)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Pay for this role will vary from $25 to $30 an hour based on the selected individual's experience.