Embedded Systems Intern: C, RTOS & Zephyr

Rivian

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 70,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Medical insurance benefits

Job summary

Rivian offers internship opportunities for students in accredited programs, with eligibility for Jan–Aug 2027. Interns must be enrolled and available on site for full-time work during the term. Rivian emphasizes safety, real-time embedded software, and future mobility in a hands-on setting.

You will contribute to the next generation of Rivian autonomy through embedded C, Python scripts, and Zephyr RTOS device drivers, gaining real-world experience in a fast-paced, outdoor-enabled environment.

Qualifications

  • Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at an accredited university.
  • Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in C programming language.
  • Knowledge of ARM microcontrollers/microprocessors or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems like FreeRTOS or Zephyr.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and modify embedded software written in C programming language
  • Implement Functional Safety related requirements for embedded software
  • Develop Python based test scripts to validate the embedded software changes
  • Develop and modify device drivers for Zephyr RTOS

Skills

C programming language
Python scripting
RTOS concepts
Embedded software development

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Zephyr RTOS
FreeRTOS

Job description

Rivian offers internship opportunities for students in accredited programs, with eligibility for Jan–Aug 2027. Interns must be enrolled and available on site for full-time work during the term. Rivian emphasizes safety, real-time embedded software, and future mobility in a hands-on setting.

You will contribute to the next generation of Rivian autonomy through embedded C, Python scripts, and Zephyr RTOS device drivers, gaining real-world experience in a fast-paced, outdoor-enabled environment.

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