Software Engineering Intern – Connected Systems

Jobtailor; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Irvine, CA is seeking an undergraduate or graduate software engineering intern to design, develop, and test components within an existing distributed connectivity system. You will write code in Python, Go, C++, or Java and participate in code reviews and debugging sessions.

You will build backend services handling vehicle telemetry and remote commands at fleet scale, develop event-driven systems using Kafka, Kinesis, or Redis, and gain exposure to AWS cloud services such as EKS,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at a US university
• Proficient in at least one of Python, Go, C++, or Java
• Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, with intent to return to school after the internship
• Exposure to distributed systems, event driven architecture, or cloud platforms; AWS preferred
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN or MQTT, or IoT concepts
• Coursework or project experience with backend development, systems integration, or test automation
• Available for a full-time commitment from January 11, 2027 to August 13, 2027
• Current US work authorization is addressed in the application requirements

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software components within an existing distributed or connectivity system
• Write clean, maintainable code in Python, Go, C++, or Java depending on the team
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and debugging sessions
• Contribute to test automation and validation for integration or connectivity features
• Document work and present progress to the team
• Build and test backend services processing vehicle telemetry and remote commands at fleet scale
• Develop event-driven, distributed systems using Kafka, Kinesis, or Redis
• Contribute to cross-domain systems integration and validation
• Support connectivity infrastructure linking vehicles, mobile apps, and cloud services
• Work with AWS cloud-native infrastructure including EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB, and IoT Core

Skills

Python

Go

C++

Java

Test Automation

Backend Development

Systems Integration

Event-Driven Architecture

Distributed Systems

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/CE/EE

Tools

AWS EKS

AWS Lambda

AWS DynamoDB

AWS IoT Core

Kafka

Kinesis

Redis

Job description

• Design, develop, and test software components within an existing distributed or connectivity system
• Write clean, maintainable code in Python, Go, C++, or Java depending on the team
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and debugging sessions
• Contribute to test automation and validation for integration or connectivity features
• Document work and present progress to the team
• Build and test backend services processing vehicle telemetry and remote commands at fleet scale
• Develop event-driven, distributed systems using Kafka, Kinesis, or Redis
• Contribute to cross-domain systems integration and validation
• Support connectivity infrastructure linking vehicles, mobile apps, and cloud services
• Work with AWS cloud-native infrastructure including EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB, and IoT Core

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university
• Proficient in at least one of Python, Go, C++, or Java
• Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, with intent to return to school after the internship
• Exposure to distributed systems, event driven architecture, or cloud platforms; AWS preferred
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN or MQTT, or IoT concepts
• Coursework or project experience with backend development, systems integration, or test automation
• Available for a full-time commitment from January 11, 2027 to August 13, 2027
• Current US work authorization is addressed in the application requirements

Core Competencies

Proficient in software development with a focus on Python, Go, C++, or Java, and experienced in building and testing distributed systems and backend services. Familiar with AWS cloud infrastructure and vehicle communication protocols, contributing to systems integration and test automation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Python Programming
• AWS Cloud Infrastructure
• Distributed Systems
• Test Automation
• Vehicle Communication Protocols

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Python
• Go
• C++
• Java
• Test Automation
• Backend Development
• Systems Integration
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Distributed Systems

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Vehicle Telemetry
• Remote Commands
• Cloud Services
• IoT Concepts
• CAN Protocol
• MQTT Protocol

Tools & Technologies

• AWS EKS
• AWS Lambda
• AWS DynamoDB
• AWS IoT Core
• Kafka
• Kinesis
• Redis