Firmware Engineer Intern (Masters/Graduate Student)

Join the 2025 Trackonomy Internship Program!

At Trackonomy, our employee value proposition champions your growth through varied responsibilities and a commitment to innovation. Join our summer internship program to jumpstart your professional career in a company that reshapes both industries and individuals!

The Firmware Engineer Intern is responsible for assisting in developing, testing, and debugging firmware, conducting bench modifications, and creating hardware/firmware prototypes. This role requires knowledge of C programming, real-time embedded systems, and firmware development. Our interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams of skilled professionals, while solving complex problems along the way. This is your chance to bring your innovation and ideas to reality while working on industry-leading technology.

The ideal intern will be a role model on their respected campus and embody our Vision, Mission, and Values. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change.  You exemplify the ability to run fast (productivity), run in the right direction (priorities) and are happy while running (attitude).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development, testing, and debugging firmware for real-time embedded systems, with an emphasis on C programming.
• Conduct bench modifications and rapidly develop hardware/firmware prototypes.
• Perform system-level bring-up and debugging of embedded systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development of new products and technologies.
• Share knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Document firmware development processes, testing protocols, and debugging procedures.
• Ensure firmware quality through proper testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Works on problems of moderate scope which are often varied and routine where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Must have at least one additional quarter/semester of school remaining following the completion of the 2025 internship program.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work on-site at the San Jose, CA office (5 days per week)
• Available to begin internship in June 2025
• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Daily repetitive motions with fingers, hands, and arms.
• Can routinely lift objects between 20-25 pounds.

Please note: No relocation assistance or housing stipend is allotted for this position.

The base pay range for this internship is USD $30-35 per hour. This is a set pay range applicable to the specific San Jose, CA work location, within the San Francisco Bay Area.

Trackonomy Systems is proud to ensure equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, medical condition, genetic information, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. 

We strive to provide a stellar experience throughout the application process and ensure all applicants will be given proper consideration based solely on merit and Trackonomy’s business needs.

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