Firmware Engineer Intern

Trimble Inc.•Sunnyvale, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Trimble is looking for a passionate Firmware Engineering Intern to optimize our networking stacks and tackle real-world infrastructure challenges. You will play a pivotal role in refactoring legacy code and ensuring our diverse hardware platforms operate with world-class stability and efficiency. In this role, you will be at the forefront of modularizing our core networking architecture, directly influencing the stability of global communication hardware and shaping the efficiency of our eCos real-time operating system.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong proficiency in C programming with a focus on embedded systems.
Foundational understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, LWIP, or PPP.
Familiarity with build systems, header guards, and conditional compilation techniques.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with the eCos RTOS or other real-time operating systems.
Proven ability to refactor legacy code into modular, maintainable architectures.
Experience with cross-platform hardware validation and debugging.

Responsibilities

Spearhead the modularization of our networking stack by decoupling routing logic from legacy PPP implementations.
Drive system stability by building and validating eCos targets to ensure peak performance across the LWIP stack.
Architect build optimizations for non-LTE platforms by implementing smart logic for conditional compilation and dependency management.
Own the debugging process for build failures, contributing to high-quality codebases used in essential industries.
Collaborate with senior engineers to document and refine the networking subsystem for next-generation hardware.