Embedded Software Engineer Intern — Linux & C/C++

Persistent Systems, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Persistent Systems, LLC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern for Fall 2026 to assist in developing and implementing networking software for Wave Relay products. You will work with senior engineers to create technology addressing challenging networking problems, using C/C++ on Linux and embedded systems.

The internship includes developing low-level embedded software, hardware development, drivers and kernel modules, and integration with sensors and other components, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience developing software in C/C++ for Linux systems.
• Experience with embedded systems (coursework, projects, internships, etc.)
• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development and implementation of a wide range of low-level embedded software
• Assisting with hardware development
• Assisting with the development of application software running on the Wave Relay network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded platforms, and other low level programming activities
• Support in-house engineering activities
• Assisting in the integration of other systems, sensors, and components with the Wave Relay system
• Assisting with writing technical proposals

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux

Embedded systems

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

Linux kernel/module development

Job description

Persistent Systems, LLC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern for Fall 2026 to assist in developing and implementing networking software for Wave Relay products. You will work with senior engineers to create technology addressing challenging networking problems, using C/C++ on Linux and embedded systems.

The internship includes developing low-level embedded software, hardware development, drivers and kernel modules, and integration with sensors and other components, with opportunities