Student Intern, Software & Hardware Engineer

Celestica; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off to Volunteer program — two 0–

Intern activities and networking

Job summary

Celestica is seeking talented and passionate interns for the Hardware Platform Services team in Austin, TX. You will contribute to designing and developing cloud hardware infrastructure, including CPU/GPU systems for data centers, while gaining hands‑on experience within a global engineering organization.

Start date June 2027, opportunities for later full‑time roles after graduation, and exposure to cutting‑edge AI‑driven infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in C / C++ and other low‑level programming languages and embedded systems.
• Experience in hardware bring‑up, validation of low‑level interfaces, troubleshooting and resolution of hardware/software interfaces (PCIe, USB, DDR, MIPI, Ethernet).
• Experience in board bring‑up of new embedded hardware with low‑level driver development to verify functionality including Linux kernel bring‑up, kernel enablement and upstreaming.

Responsibilities

• Gather Requirements and provide technical solutions spanning the system.
• Design and implement drivers and application software for next‑gen CPU/GPU data center systems.
• Develop and maintain software libraries to support computing on CPU/GPUs.
• Mentor and coach team members on technical skills and approaches to problems.
• Review and maintain code quality before production.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

PCIe

USB

DDR

MIPI

Ethernet

Linux kernel bring-up

Device drivers

BIOS/BMC/Secure Boot

RTOS

Tools

Linux kernel

Job description

Req ID: 140556

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Austin

3 Month Internship

As a global technology leader, Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, we bring together over 33,000 employees across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. Working with the world’s leading technology companies across a broad range of industries, Celestica helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage. These products span key areas such as data centre technology, aerospace and defense, healthtech, and capital equipment.

Working at Celestica is more than a job. It’s about being part of something bigger and shaping the future with your work. You’ll take on exciting and challenging projects, get hands‑on experience, collaborate with a global team, and learn from some of the greatest minds in the industry. And just as we aspire to imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers, we’re just as committed to delivering the best employee experience.

Benefits for Students Include:

• Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies
• Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship
• Possibility of a full‑time position after completion of degree
• Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects
• Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program – two paid days off to volunteer per year
• Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking
• Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian‑based global company
• Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things
• Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology
• Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer
• Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship
• Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.
• Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities

About this opportunity:

Celestica is looking for talented and passionate Lead Embedded Software Engineers for the Hardware Platform Services team. This team is responsible for designing and developing Cloud Hardware infrastructure that includes Compute, Storage, AI servers and Networking Switches.

Celestica is leading the charge in the AI‑driven era by developing ultra‑dense, power‑efficient, and high‑speed infrastructure solutions. Our approach is grounded in extensive engineering expertise, a proven track record of technology experience, a resilient supply chain and strong global partnerships. We collaborate with customers to design purpose‑built solutions that guarantee optimized performance, engineered reliability, and a truly agile, future‑ready foundation for tomorrow’s AI infrastructure demands.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in C / C++ and other low‑level programming languages and embedded systems
• Experience in Hardware bring‑up, validation of all low‑level interactions, troubleshooting and resolution of hardware / software interfaces in areas such as High‑speed interface bring‑up, Bootloader bring‑up and High‑speed interface bring‑up (PCIe, USB, DDR, MIPI, Ethernet)
• Experience in Board bring‑up of new embedded hardware with low‑level driver development to verify functionality including Linux kernel bring‑up, kernel enablement and upstreaming
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience in Device Drivers such as PCIE, I2C, etc.
• Knowledge of BIOS, BMC, Secure Boot, Linux Kernel, etc.
• Experience in Real Time OS / Linux kernel memory management, interrupts, IOMMU
• Familiarity with main elements of CPU, DPU, memory, NICs
• Experience in designing and developing low level software to enable Data Center hardware
• Prior experience GPU libraries like CUDA and ROCm is a plus

Activities:

• Gather Requirements and provide technical solutions that span across the system
• Design and implement drivers, application software that drive next generation CPU and GPU systems for Data Centers
• Develop, augment and maintain software libraries to support computing on CPU / GPUs
• Mentor and coach team members on the technical skills and approaches to solve problems.
• Review and maintain the quality of code going into production.

Physical Demands, duties of this position are varied and will include:

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Additional Information:

Area: Engineering

Start Date: June 2027

Location: Austin, Texas

Vacancies: 3

Experience: No Formal Experience Required.

Education: Currently pursuing or approaching completion of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high‑growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS:

This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high‑reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS:

This segment focuses on high‑performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI‑driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast‑changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.