We’re based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week of in-office collaboration.

We’re looking for a Middleware Software Intern for Winter 2027 to help build out the core platform infrastructure that keeps our robot running. How do you enable apps on a robot to exchange 320,000,000 messages per hour, 24 hours a day, without fail? How do you efficiently capture and store all of that data? And how do you give developers the tools to visualize and interact with it? These are the types of challenges you’ll be working on.

This internship is designed for students in their final year of an undergraduate or master’s program, as well as recent graduates who are on track to complete their degree by the end of 2026 (or the following year).

Responsibilities

• Implement and test C++ software running on embedded Linux systems.

• Write Python scripts to investigate and resolve issues.

• Work with our testing infrastructure to ensure fixes remain stable.

Requirements

• Graduate student or recent graduate in Computer Science or related field.

• Available for a minimum of 10 weeks (1–2 terms preferred).

• Demonstrated experience on hardware/software projects outside of coursework.

• Proficient in C++ and Python.

• Strong understanding of Linux.

• Solid knowledge of computer architecture and networking protocols.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with the Bazel build system.

• Familiarity with timing-sensitive environments.

• Knowledge of shared memory and lock-free systems.

• Exposure to TypeScript.

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.