Systems Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)
Job Overview
We are seeking a Systems Software Engineer Intern to support the development of core software systems that power autonomous surface vessels. You will work at the intersection of software, hardware, and autonomy. You will work with the Software Engineering team to help design, build, and test software that enables real-world, mission-critical capabilities.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You will see your code operating on physical systems within a dynamic, maritime environment. This internship is ideal for students pursuing computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, and who enjoy low-level programming, distributed systems, robotics, or embedded software.
- Design, develop, and test software for autonomous surface vessels, including navigation, communication, and control systems
- Contribute to system-level architecture across embedded, edge, and cloud components
- Build and maintain reliable interfaces between sensors, actuators, and onboard compute systems
- Support real-time data processing, telemetry, and system health monitoring
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and autonomy engineers
- Participate in field tests, debugging, and performance optimization in real-world conditions
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with one or more programming languages (C++, Python, Rust)
- Familiarity with operating systems concepts (Linux, processes, threading, networking)
- Experience with embedded systems, robotics, or autonomous systems
- Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar frameworks
- Experience with real-time systems or distributed systems
- Knowledge of networking protocols, sensor integration, or control systems
- Interest in robotics, autonomy, defense technology, or maritime systems
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Occasional standing and walking within the office
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Average salary estimate
If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.
Experienced Site Reliability Engineer needed to lead observability, automation, and data-focused reliability efforts for cloud-based national security systems in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Senior Software Engineer needed to develop high-performance, mission-critical software and algorithms for Anduril’s autonomy and sensor-fusion systems.
Lead architecture and engineering efforts to design, build, and deliver scalable, containerized applications using Golang, JavaScript, and Python for mission-driven federal clients.
Lead and grow a cross-platform engineering team to deliver enterprise-ready features and agent-driven experiences that drive measurable growth for Superhuman's Sales-led line of business.
Fonzi AI seeks a backend-leaning Senior Full Stack Engineer to build core TypeScript/Node.js systems and Next.js experiences that power a fast-growing AI recruiting marketplace.
Lead and mentor cloud-focused engineering teams to deliver scalable, production-ready systems that expand access to technology-enabled pediatric care.
Work with Vendelux's Product Engineering team to build user-facing full-stack features and gain hands-on startup engineering experience in a backend-focused, remote-friendly internship.
Work remotely as a Front-End Application Developer building accessible, scalable React/Angular applications for environmental data platforms while contributing across the full stack.
Experienced Angular frontend developer needed to implement accessible, component-driven web interfaces for a federal modernization program and collaborate with UX, backend, and product teams.
Polygon Labs seeks an AI Developer Experience Engineer to build org-wide AI tooling, agent integrations, and observability that speed AI adoption across a distributed blockchain-focused company.
Liatrio is hiring a Principal Application Modernization Engineer to lead architectural direction, deliver complex modernization workstreams, and integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications.
Evaluate and optimize real-world AI workloads on emerging hardware platforms to bridge the gap between expected and observed system performance for OpenAI’s infrastructure.
Work directly with the founder to harden rapid AI-driven prototypes into battle-tested, frontend-forward foundations for an early-stage precision medicine platform.
🔮
Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI Career Copilot
you, just ask me below!
