Firmware Internship 2026/2027

Halter; Auckland; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Halter in Auckland, New Zealand, invites a focused software/mechatronics student to join our fast-growing team for a mid‑Nov 2026 to Feb 2027 internship. The role is onsite, full‑time (40 hours per week) and focuses on firmware features, debugging, and performance improvements.

You’ll work with a talented team, tackle challenging problems, learn from peers, and contribute to real product milestones. Ideal candidates are in their final year or recent graduates, passionate about hardware-software

Qualifications

• Enrolled in final or penultimate year of Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar degree, or recently graduated.
• Love tackling challenging technical problems and digging deep to solve them.
• Eager to accelerate career growth by getting hands-on experience.
• Balance self-directed learning with guidance from experienced teammates.
• Strong team player who contributes to team performance and welcomes feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver new features and performance improvements for our product firmware.
• Identify, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Drive improvements to our quality and testing systems.
• Proactively monitor the performance of our fleet and enhance our monitoring platforms.

Skills

Software engineering

Mechatronics

Education

Software Engineering degree

Mechatronics degree

Job description

About Halter

At Halter, we’re on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break? No quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. It's changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us you’ll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think, out-work and out-care. We’re committed to delivering real change in the world - this isn’t easy, and in truth, we love that it’s hard.

We’re backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, BOND, DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.

To find out more, visit our LinkedIn & Instagram.

About the role

This internship will run from mid-to-late November 2026 and end in February 2027. It will be onsite & full-time 40 hours a week over this period.

What your day could look like

• Design, implement, and deliver new features and performance improvements for our product firmware.

• Identify, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.

• Drive improvements to our quality and testing systems.

• Proactively monitor the performance of our fleet and enhance our monitoring platforms.

Who we're looking for

• You are enrolled in your penultimate or final year of a Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar degree - or have recently graduated.

• You love tackling challenging technical problems and diving deep to solve them.

• You’re eager to accelerate your career growth by getting hands-on experience.

• You can balance self-directed learning with seeking guidance from experienced teammates.

• You’re a strong team player who contributes to team performance and thrives on giving and receiving feedback.

Why our team loves working at Halter

• The privilege of contributing to a product our customers love and rely on 24/7.

• The excitement, risk, and reward of a high-growth technology scale-up.

• The pride of joining an iconic New Zealand technology company succeeding on the global stage.

• The opportunity to work with—and learn from—a dynamic, highly talented team with diverse backgrounds.

• A chance to supercharge your career in a supportive and caring environment.

• A no-nonsense, mission-first approach where we trust and support each other to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.

Our Office First Approach

There’s a reason you visit your friends in person, live with your family and don’t do dinners over Zoom. Humans are wired for connection. We believe a world-class, in-person office culture is the best way for high-performing teams.

Being office first is a core pillar of our culture. We believe in-person connections are key to driving your own growth, learning, impact, and building genuine long-lasting relationships. Strong relationships make it easier to disagree, give feedback, and do meaningful and aligned work. We don’t like having heaps of rules or policies, but this means having strong, trusted relationships is critical.

We’re office first, not office only. This means working from the office everyday is our default setting, but we flex when we need to. We have a high-trust culture, so everyone is trusted to do what’s best for Halter.

Our office vibe is something special, it’s hard to describe until you’re here, but people at Halter who have come from fully remote or hybrid companies say they could never go back - the high energy and spectacular people they are now surrounded by everyday makes work so enjoyable. Your growth, your learning and your impact is truly unlimited here, and a big part of that comes from being together solving problems, innovating, building context, and constantly learning from each other.

Why our team loves working at Halter

• Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful, helping farmers improve their livelihoods, spend more time with their families, and build more sustainable operations.

• Spectacular people solving hard problems. Our culture is designed for talented people to do work that changes lives. The team is filled with diverse, kind, and driven people who push each other to do their best work. You'll be thrown into the deep end, tackling complex challenges and building something tangible that solves real problems.

• You’ll grow here. Autonomy, mastery, and learning define how we work. You'll have the freedom to work on interesting problems, master new skills, and continuously develop yourself.

• This isn’t easy, and we love that it’s hard. Working at Halter will be the most rewarding and the most challenging work of your life. We move fast, take bold bets, and work hard to reshape an entire industry. As one team member put it: "Joining Halter is a bit like strapping yourself to a rocket ship, but it's an epic journey to be a part of!"