Embedded Software Engineering Intern
Job in
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listed on 2026-07-21
Listing for:
Proception Inc.
Contract, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT, Robotics, Embedded Software Engineer, Unix/Linux
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Embedded Software Engineering Intern (6–12 months)
Join our embedded systems team to help build real-time firmware and low-level control systems for robotic hands. You'll contribute to motor control, sensor integration, and testing workflows that bring responsive robotic hardware to life.
Requirements- 01 Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Robotics, Mechatronics, EE, or related fields
- 02 Experience in Rust or C/C++ for embedded or firmware-level development
- 03 Familiarity with Python for scripting and testing workflows
- 04 Basic understanding of real-time control systems and motor interfaces
- 05 Familiarity with embedded debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
- 06 (+) Exposure to RTOS environments or frameworks like FreeRTOS, Rust Embassy
- 07 (+) Understanding of CAN, SPI, I2C, or other embedded communication protocols
- 08 (+) Experience with ROS/ROS2 or hardware-in-the-loop testing setups
- 01 Assist in developing real-time firmware for motor control and sensor communication
- 02 Work with embedded hardware platforms and integrate sensors like IMUs or encoders
- 03 Contribute to testing and calibration of robotic hands in the lab
- 04 Collaborate with firmware and hardware engineers to debug timing and control issues
- 05 Gain hands-on experience building embedded software for real-world robotic systems
- 01 Paid internship with competitive compensation
- 02 Hands‑on work with advanced robotic platforms
- 03 Mentorship from engineers building real‑time robotic systems
- 04 Opportunity to contribute to core features deployed on hardware
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