Robotics Software Engineering Intern – Real-Time Systems

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking Software Engineering Interns for Robotics R&D in Santa Clara, CA. You will help design, develop, and test software powering robotic surgical platforms across real-time embedded, UI, and algorithmic domains.

Responsibilities include architecture design, cross-functional collaboration, code reviews, and implementing best practices for cybersecurity, reliability, and performance throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a bachelor’s, graduate or PhD degree, returning to an academic program after the completion of the internship.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 reflecting all coursework
• Commitment to June 1 – August 20, 2027, or June 21 – September 10, 2027; term dates to align with cohort
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) and during hours agreed upon with the hiring manager.
• Target majors include Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Science, Automation Engineering, or closely related field.
• Permanent US work authorization without the need for sponsorship now, or in the future (The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. Students currently in the country on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT require future sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document and maintain software for real-time, safety critical robotic applications.
• Contribute to software architecture, framework design, and system-level design for robotic platforms.
• Implement and enhance software components across application, embedded, firmware, user interface, and algorithmic domains.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, debugging activities, and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, electrical, mechanical, quality, and clinical engineering partners.
• Apply software quality, cybersecurity, reliability, and maintainability best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Qt/QML

Robotics

AI/ML

Cybersecurity

Git

CI/CD

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's/Graduate/PhD in relevant field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Embedded systems

RTOS

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking Software Engineering Interns for Robotics R&D in Santa Clara, CA. You will help design, develop, and test software powering robotic surgical platforms across real-time embedded, UI, and algorithmic domains.

Responsibilities include architecture design, cross-functional collaboration, code reviews, and implementing best practices for cybersecurity, reliability, and performance throughout the development lifecycle.