Embedded Software Intern (Summer 2027)

Formlabs Internships•Somerville, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Formlabs is seeking an Embedded Software Intern to help build embedded systems for its 3D printers. The intern will work closely with electrical engineers, systems engineers, and software engineers to develop firmware and embedded software for real-world products. The work includes designing, implementing, testing, and debugging software, as well as hands-on testing of software-hardware integration. Most code and tests are written in C++. The internship is full-time and onsite in Somerville, Massachusetts, during the summer term (May/June through August). Prior 3D printing experience is not required, but the intern should be eager to learn. Compensation is $1,850–$2,250 per week, paid biweekly, based on an assumed 40-hour workweek. Housing and relocation assistance are not offered.

Requirements

Experience working with embedded systems.
Passion for firmware and embedded electronics.
Willingness to work with C++ or C, and comfort working with Python.
Confidence writing, testing, and debugging low-level code, from microcontrollers to embedded Linux.
Development experience in Unix/Linux and its distributions.
Enjoy working in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Design and implement embedded software applications from inception to release.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to enhance the user experience of Formlabs products.
Write, test, and ship code for custom hardware and printer features.
Find and debug software issues.
Test software-hardware integration by working hands-on with hardware.