Software Engineer Intern- Runtime, Robotics

Plus 2; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Snacks & beverages

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Plus 2 is seeking a robotics software intern to advance our robot's communication backbone by integrating ROS2 into our high-performance stack.

You will work on ROS2/DDS middleware, on-vehicle deployment, Linux environments, and performance benchmarking to optimize system interoperability. The role emphasizes hands-on development with C++17 and robotics middleware, in a fast-moving team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++17 with strong systems programming background.
• Experience integrating ROS2 into software stacks and middleware.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and debugging hardware interfaces.
• Knowledge of DDS and ROS middleware concepts is preferred.
• Experience with HIL testing and on-vehicle deployment is a plus.
• Understanding of ROS2 nodes, pubs/subs and services is beneficial.

Skills

C++17

ROS2

Linux

HIL testing

Performance optimization

Middleware design

Tools

DDS

RMW configurations

Cyber RT

Job description

About the Role

The intern will help spearhead the evolution of our robot’s communication backbone by integrating ROS2 into our high-performance software stack.

Qualifications

• Modern Middleware Architectures: Transitioning systems toward ROS2 and DDS (Data Distribution Service) paradigms.
• System Interoperability: Designing bridges and custom RMW (ROS Middleware) configurations for hybrid environments.
• Field Engineering: On-vehicle deployment, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and performance optimization.
• Advanced Proficiency in C++ (17 or later): Strong background in systems-level programming and modern software design patterns.
• Robotics Middleware Knowledge: Familiarity with the ROS2 ecosystem (Nodes, Pub/Sub, Services) and an interest in how different transport layers handle data.
• Systems Analysis: Experience or interest in benchmarking software performance and identifying optimization opportunities, comfortable working in Linux environments and debugging hardware-software interfaces.
• Familiarity with robotics middleware (such as ROS, DDS, or Cyber RT) is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field.
• Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages.
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.