Firmware Integration Engineer

Job Description

About the Role
The Factory Firmware team is seeking a Firmware Integration Engineer to bridge the gap between core firmware development and global system deployment. In this role, you will be a key stakeholder, influencing the design of vehicle firmware to ensure seamless integration and validation at scale, engineering systemic solutions that allow R&D features to transition from the lab to the real world. This is a full-time, on-site internship for students actively enrolled in an academic program.

What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with R&D teams to influence firmware architecture, ensuring that vehicle systems are designed for high-fidelity diagnostics and automated validation
• Contribute to the “bring-up” of new vehicle programs, hardware revisions, and firmware features, by contributing to the vehicle firmware codebase
• Design and build sophisticated software and firmware-based tools for vehicle diagnostics, automated testing, and subsystem validation
• Own the resolution of high-priority technical blockers through deep-dive telemetry analysis and the implementation of robust, long-term firmware or logic-based solutions
• Develop firmware-driven solutions to bridge gaps in the integration lifecycle, maintaining a high bar for firmware quality

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026 – December 2027
• Strong development skills in C and a deep understanding of embedded firmware design/development
• Familiar with one or more vehicle communication protocols (UDS, CAN, Ethernet) and the associated hardware-software debugging tools
• Experience with Python for automation and familiarity with AI-integrated workflows for log analysis and diagnostic automation
• Capable of working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Excitement to learn new technologies in any area of the stack
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Position expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or into Winter/Spring 2027 if available
• Minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site
• Program is for actively enrolled students; recent graduates should apply for full-time positions
• International students with CPT must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site
• Compensation: $42.07 – $58.89/hour + benefits
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, with $0 payroll contribution options
• Company Paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program