Embedded Software Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Linuxcareers; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Catered lunches 3x per week

Snacks and beverages

Job summary

Formlabs is seeking an embedded software engineering intern to design and implement firmware for 3D printers, working closely with electrical and systems engineers to integrate hardware and software. The role emphasizes low-level coding and testing, with hands-on work on microcontrollers and embedded Linux to deliver reliable firmware for new printer features.

Bi-weekly pay is provided, and benefits include flexible time off, on-site parking, pre-tax commuter benefits, catered lunches three

Qualifications

• Experience working with embedded systems.
• Proficiency with C++ or C; comfortable with Python.
• Development experience in Unix/Linux.
• Passion for firmware and embedded electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software applications from inception to release.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to enhance product UX.
• Write and ship meaningful C++ code for new printer features.
• Test software-hardware integration on real hardware.
• Write, test, and debug low-level code for microcontrollers and embedded Linux.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Unix/Linux

Low-level coding

Job description

Formlabs builds 3D printing technology used by industry leaders worldwide. This embedded software internship involves designing and implementing firmware for 3D printers, working closely with electrical engineers and systems engineers to integrate hardware and software. The role focuses on writing low-level code and testing software-hardware integration on real-world products.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement embedded software applications from inception to release
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to enhance product user experience
• Write and ship meaningful code in C++ for new printer features
• Test software-hardware integration by working hands-on with hardware
• Write, test, and debug low-level code including microcontroller and embedded Linux applications

What You Need

• Experience working with embedded systems
• Proficiency with C++ or C, comfortable with Python -
• Confident in writing, testing, and debugging low-level code
• Development experience in Unix/Linux and Linux distributions
• Passion for firmware and embedded electronics

Nice to Have

• Previous 3D printing experience

Bi-weekly pay $3,700–$4,500 USD (40 hours per week). Full-time internship salaried role. Benefits include flexible time off, on-site parking, pre-tax commuter benefits, catered lunches 3x per week, snacks, beverages, intern cohort social and professional development, culture events, and unlimited 3D prints. No housing or relocation assistance provided.