Embedded Systems Intern — Hardware & Firmware

Logi Code; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a motivated System Engineering Intern for 2027 Summer, onsite in San Jose. You will gain hands-on experience in hardware and firmware development for Renesas microcontrollers, working with senior engineers to design, develop, and test embedded systems for cutting-edge applications.

The role covers hardware design and testing, firmware development, and device-driver work, with collaboration across teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of hardware design principles and electronic components; firmware development (C/C++, embedded systems); familiarity with lab equipment (o-scope, logic analyzers, power supplies, function generators, and embedded debugging tools).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hardware design and testing for embedded systems.
• Support firmware development for microcontrollers and embedded platforms.
• Develop and maintain device drivers for custom hardware.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and documentation of system components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.

Skills

Embedded systems

Firmware development

C/C++

RTOS

Python

Git

SPI protocol

I2C protocol

UART protocol

CAN protocol

Problem solving

Lab equipment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Renesas Electronics is seeking a motivated System Engineering Intern for 2027 Summer, onsite in San Jose. You will gain hands-on experience in hardware and firmware development for Renesas microcontrollers, working with senior engineers to design, develop, and test embedded systems for cutting-edge applications.

The role covers hardware design and testing, firmware development, and device-driver work, with collaboration across teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.