Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Vertiv Corporation; Dover (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation is seeking a dedicated firmware/software engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in embedded system development within our organization.

You will work with experienced engineers on ongoing projects, write code solutions, and contribute to testing products and systems while receiving mentorship to build technical skills.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in computer or electrical engineering.
• Must have experience with C/C++/Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic and detail‑orientation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment and produce high‑quality work.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally and perform in various settings.
• Collaborate with others to foster effective teamwork and share knowledge.
• Manage time and resources to complete work efficiently.
• Plan and implement courses of action with other functions and key stakeholders to ensure project delivery.
• Perform other essential duties related to the internship as assigned.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Teamwork

Communication

Git

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our firmware development engineering team as an software / firmware engineering Intern. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in various aspects of embedded system development within our organization. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing unique code solutions to difficult engineering and control problems. The engineering intern role provides hands‑on experience and exposure to various aspects of engineering within a specific industry. Interns typically work closely with experienced engineers, assisting them with ongoing projects, conducting research, and contributing to the development of testing products or systems. The successful candidate will have the chance to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to real‑world engineering challenges, gaining valuable practical skills and insights. Additionally, they will receive mentorship and guidance from senior engineers, helping them to further develop their technical abilities and professional network within the field of engineering.

Responsibilities

• Must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently performing in a variety of settings and circumstances.
• Collaborate with others to foster effective teamwork by linking own responsibilities to the team's goals and needs - have a passion for new information, knowledge, and experiences.
• Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Ensure effective and efficient completion of projects by planning and implementing courses of action with other functions and key stakeholders.
• Perform other essential and related peripheral duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in computer or electrical engineering.
• Must have experience with C/C++/Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated work ethic and detail‑orientation
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment and produce high‑quality work
• Collaboration and teamwork

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES High‑Performance Culture Customer Focus Operational Excellence Innovation Financial Strength VERTIV BEHAVIORS Own it Act with urgency Foster a customer‑first mindset Think big and execute Lead by example Drive continuous improvement Learn and seek out development Promote transparent & open communication About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]