Firmware Engineer Intern Job Santa Clara area,California USA,Software Development

Develop and maintain embedded firmware for advanced hardware platforms, including data center, AI devices, SSD controllers, DSP networking chips, and high-speed PAM4 DSPs
Design and implement device drivers and firmware features for communication protocols and RTOS-based systems
Participate in the full product lifecycle from concept and design through implementation, testing, validation, and customer release
Create and enhance Python, shell, and bash automation scripts for testing, failure analysis workflows, and infrastructure management
Develop provisioning software and trusted firmware stacks supporting security features for SoCs, including cryptography and secure protocols
Collaborate with Hardware, System, QA, and Customer Solutions teams on integration, debugging, and performance optimization
Design and execute unit, system, and integration tests, including regression planning and Jenkins continuous integration
Support lab testing and data analysis, including debugging tools, proof-of-concept preparation, and customer documentation
Work on mission-critical features for cloud customers and gain exposure to DSP concepts and networking fundamentals
Debug complex hardware/software issues, perform root cause analysis, and manage fixes through issue tracking systems such as Jira

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Expected graduation date between Fall 2027 and Summer 2028
Proficiency in Python and/or C
Comfortable working in Windows or Linux-based development environments
Understanding of computer architecture, networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP), and/or embedded systems
Knowledge or experience with Git, Git Hub, or Gerrit
Knowledge or experience with Linux, Makefiles, GDB, IDEs, and bash scripting
Knowledge or experience with ARM CPU, RISC-V, Trust Zone, Caliptra, or Trusted Firmware
Knowledge or experience with RTOS architecture, device drivers, and communication protocols
Knowledge or experience with security protocols, digital certificates, and cryptography
Knowledge or experience with DSP concepts
Knowledge or experience with Python/bash scripting, Jenkins CI, and software regression planning
Knowledge or experience with GUI development, lab automation, and customer SDKs
Knowledge or experience with Ethernet, SERDES, switches, and routers
Knowledge or experience with unit testing, system integration, and debugging tools
Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. law; applicants may be subject to export license review

Core Competencies

Proficient in developing and maintaining embedded firmware for advanced hardware platforms, with strong capabilities in Python and C programming, device driver design, and security protocols. Experienced in collaborating across teams for integration and debugging, while supporting the full product lifecycle and utilizing tools like Jenkins CI for testing and automation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Firmware Development
Python Programming
Device Driver Design
Security Protocols
Continuous Integration with Jenkins

Hard Skills

Python
C
Embedded Systems
Device Drivers
RTOS Architecture
Cryptography
Unit Testing
Debugging Tools
Networking Fundamentals
Bash Scripting

Industry Keywords

DSP Concepts
Communication Protocols
Security Features
So Cs
Export-Controlled Information

Tools & Technologies

Jenkins CI
Git
Git Hub
GDB
Makefiles
Windows
Linux

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