Associate Embedded Software Engineer

CoStar Group, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

CoStar Group, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an Associate Embedded Software Engineer who will help design and build modern web applications powering our real estate platform and support sales and research teams across multiple brands.

You will work with real sensor data to prototype data analysis approaches and collaborate with hardware, test, and software engineers. The role offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and growth within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in CS, Software Eng, Electrical Eng, Data Science, Statistics, Robotics, or a related major with an expected graduation date between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027.
• GPA of 3.0+ cumulative.
• At least 2 months of internship or co‑op experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or MATLAB.
• Ability to discuss prior internship or project with problem, approach, and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work with real sensor data to build models, tools, or analysis pipelines.
• Prototype approaches to anomaly detection, signal/data processing, or calibration modeling.
• Collaborate with hardware, test, and software engineers to understand problems before coding.
• Document approach and present findings to the team.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Software fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Associate Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Associate Embedded Software Engineer - Sunnyvale, CA

Company Overview:

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We have continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. Learn more about CoStar.

Role Description:

We're looking for an Associate Software Engineer with a passion for designing and building modern web applications. This role develops tools that power CoStar Group's proprietary platform, supporting sales and research teams across our portfolio of brands - including Homes.com, CoStar.com, Apartments.com, and LoopNet.com. At CoStar Group, we invest in early-career talent by providing hands-on learning opportunities, meaningful responsibilities, and clear pathways for professional growth. You'll be empowered to contribute ideas, solve complex challenges, and develop both the technical and collaborative skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. CoStar Group offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, performance-based career advancement, and the opportunity to help shape products that serve millions of users. This position is located in Sunnyvale, CA.

What You’ll do:

At CoStar Group, our engineering teams build innovative, scalable solutions while following industry best practices. Work with real sensor data (imaging, depth/LiDAR, or test-bench measurements) to build models, tools, or analysis pipelines that help the team make faster, better-informed engineering decisions. Help develop or improve methods for analyzing optical, calibration, or reliability test data. Prototype approaches to problems like anomaly detection, signal/data processing, calibration modeling, or automated data quality checks. Collaborate with hardware, test, and software engineers to understand the problem before jumping to a solution. Document your approach and present findings to the team. We're looking for curious, adaptable students who are eager to learn, embrace new technologies, and apply strong software engineering fundamentals to solve meaningful business challenges. This role provides the building blocks for a strong and rewarding technical career, offering mentorship, real-world experience, and continuous opportunities for professional growth.

Basic Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person university or college in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Robotics, or a comparable major. Must have an expected graduation date of December 2026 - June 2027. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. At least 2 months of previous relevant internship or co‑op experience. Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for ML/data work (e.g., Python, C++, and/or MATLAB). Experience applying software engineering fundamentals through coursework, projects, internships, or work experience. Ability to discuss prior internship, project, or academic work, including the problem solved, technical approach, collaboration, and outcomes. Comfortable working with real-world, imperfect data.

Preferred Qualifications and Experiences:

Exposure to any of the following (no specific combination required): PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, signal processing, computer vision, sensor fusion, or robotics. Experience with hardware, embedded systems, or physical test data (academic, personal projects, or professional). Personal, academic, or capstone projects applying ML to a real dataset or physical system. Comfort moving between exploratory analysis and more rigorous engineering documentation. Curiosity about how hardware and ML intersect. Experience writing understandable, maintainable, and well-documented code. Interest in learning new technologies and building high-quality software. Demonstrated initiative and collaboration through academic, internship, extracurricular, or team-based experiences. Familiarity with Agile development practices, the Software Development Lifecycle, APIs, web services, or application design concepts. Exposure to programming languages, databases, cloud concepts, AI/machine learning, frameworks, or other technical tools through coursework, projects, internships, or personal learning.

What's in it for you?

When you join CoStar Group, you'll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training and tuition reimbursement.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to): Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug Life, legal, and supplementary insurance Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family Commuter and parking benefits 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions Employee stock purchase plan Paid time off Tuition reimbursement On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent) Access to CoStar Group's Employee Resource Groups Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Base Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 annually

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

Founded in 1987, CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSGP) is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. CoStar conducts expansive, ongoing research to produce and maintain the largest and most comprehensive database of commercial real