Job Description
The firmware engineering intern will develop and maintain embedded software for Samsara's IoT sensors and gateways, working on hardware integration, protocol design, and system optimization to support scalable industrial and enterprise solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for gateway and sensor products.
- Bring up new hardware platforms by configuring I/O, debugging interfaces, and testing connectivity.
- Implement peripheral drivers, secure bootloaders, and device firmware updates.
- Design protocols and optimize hardware management for energy efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and high-quality embedded software.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Must have solid C programming skills.
- Familiarity with embedded programming concepts.
- Prior experience with MCU development environments and tools such as Segger J-Link and GCC.
- Experience working in bare metal and RTOS-based systems such as Zephyr and/or FreeRTOS.
- Experience in one or more core technologies such as BLE, GPS, LTE, and CAN.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset to debug and optimize code.
- Be excited about sensors, connectivity protocols, distributed systems, and their application to solve real-world problems.
- Thrive in an environment that requires rapid deployment and product iteration based on customer feedback while focusing on automated testing and code quality.
- Any prior projects, coursework, or personal projects related to embedded systems and firmware development would be advantageous.
Benefits & Perks
- Annual base salary range of $30,000 to $52,000 USD
- Hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days in-office and 2 days remote per week
- Relocation and housing assistance
- Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff and ongoing refresh opportunities
- Performance-based bonus and equity compensation
- Flexible working model supporting remote, hybrid, or in-office work
- Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
- Professional development stipend
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