Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern

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📍 New York CityFullTime

About this role

Internship Role Overview

We’re looking for a Firmware / Embedded Engineer to join our paid summer internship for 2026. The right person will be excited to break things, give blunt feedback, and help shape new developer tools they wish they had. You’ll be an internal user of our product, write firmware for dev boards, and help us validate AI-assisted workflows. You’ll also contribute to embedded projects for testing peripherals, validating board files, or exploring new toolchains. We have an intense working environment meant only for the most ambitious engineers.

If working hard and laughing along the way with awesome teammates is something you'd enjoy, then you'll fit right in!

What You’ll Do

  • Write, test, and debug embedded software + firmware (e.g., STM32, ESP32, nRF52) using C/C++ or Rust.

  • Use our internal AI-powered tools to generate/configure firmware

  • Help test features like pin mapping, driver generation, clock tree config, and build tool integrations.

  • Provide structured feedback on usability, bugs, and edge cases (you’re part of the product loop).

  • Build demo projects, scripts, or workflows that help us validate tool reliability and usability.

  • Read datasheets and vendor docs to cross-verify model output (yep, still a thing).

You might be a good fit:

  • Have hands-on experience with microcontrollers (STM32, Arduino, ESP32, etc.).

  • Know your way around basic embedded peripherals: UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, timers.

  • Have worked with at least one toolchain (e.g., PlatformIO, STM32CubeIDE, Zephyr, Arduino, Keil).

  • Are curious about how firmware dev tools could be better—and want to shape that future.

  • Have tinkered with LLMs and AI-native dev tools

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Is the salary disclosed for the Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern position at root-access?
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Where is the Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern position at root-access located?
This Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern role at root-access is based in New York City. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern role at root-access full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern role in the Internship department at root-access.
Which team or department does the Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern at root-access belong to?
This Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern position is part of the Internship department at root-access. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern position at root-access?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to root-access's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern job at root-access posted?
This Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern position at root-access was posted on Feb 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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