Embedded Software Engineering Intern

Stfrancis; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company equity

401(k) matching

Gender-neutral parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental health support

Professional development

Family planning assistance

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Stfrancis is offering an engineering internship in Pittsburgh for summer 2027. You will develop C/C++ and Python software on embedded projects under experienced engineers. You will build tooling, diagnostics, tests, and workflows to streamline development, debugging, and deployment on robot hardware.

You will collaborate across software and system boundaries, integrate interfaces, and communicate findings and tradeoffs. A background in EE/CE/CS and ROS 2 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in EE/CE/CS with graduation 2027–2028.
• Foundational C/C++ and Python, including OO programming.
• Familiar with Git or similar version control systems.
• Basics of computer networking understood.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document work.

Responsibilities

• Develop C/C++ and Python software for embedded projects.
• Build tooling, diagnostics, tests, and workflows for robot hardware.
• Integrate services and hardware interfaces across boundaries.
• Use version control and debugging practices for maintainable code.
• Collaborate with RoboSPLAT and partners; communicate status and tradeoffs.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Git version control

OO programming

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE/CE/CS

Tools

ROS 2

Yocto Project

NVIDIA Jetson

GCP

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Develop C/C++ and Python software for a defined embedded software project under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Build or improve tooling, diagnostics, tests, or workflows that reduce friction in developing, debugging, and deploying software on robot hardware.
• Work across software and system boundaries by integrating services or hardware-facing interfaces, investigating system behavior, testing solutions, and documenting findings.
• Use version control, code review, and structured debugging practices to produce maintainable code.
• Collaborate with RoboSPLAT and partner teams, communicate status and tradeoffs clearly, and deliver a final demonstration and handoff.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related engineering discipline, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Ability to work onsite in Pittsburgh, Monday through Friday, for the full Summer 2027 internship.
• Foundational programming experience in C/C++ and Python, including object-oriented programming.
• Working familiarity with Git or similar version control systems.
• Understanding of basic computer networking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical work, explain findings and tradeoffs, and collaborate on ambiguous problems.
• Ability to independently close knowledge gaps, stay organized, and learn from feedback.
• Preferred skills include experience with ROS 2; familiarity with embedded Linux systems or platforms such as the Yocto Project or NVIDIA Jetson Orin; exposure to cloud infrastructure, preferably GCP; experience building applications with Electron, React, or TypeScript; exposure to embedded communication protocols, microcontrollers, or real-time operating systems; and ability to work with basic electronic systems, read simple schematics, and use common lab equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Company equity
• 401(k) matching
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support
• Ongoing professional development
• Family planning assistance
• Flexible paid time off