Software Engineering Intern, Firmware - Summer 2026
About The Position
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient. Join Also as a Firmware Engineering Intern and contribute to cutting-edge embedded systems development. You'll design and implement firmware solutions for our mobility products while gaining hands-on experience with modern development practices and testing frameworks.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Proficiency in C programming
- Understanding of embedded systems fundamentals
- Python scripting experience
- ARM Cortex-M microcontroller experience
- Familiarity with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
- Build system experience (Bazel, West, CMake, Make, or similar)
- Version control systems (Git)
- Structured software development approach
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective team collaboration across departments
- Clear communication about knowledge gaps and learning needs
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Self-motivated with strong initiative
- Graduation date of 2027
Nice To Haves
- RTOS Experience
- Previous internship or project work in a startup, automotive, or mobility company
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded firmware for product testing and validation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices
- Ride and test your developments on our TM-B vehicle and other future platforms
Benefits
- Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
- One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
- Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
- Flexible time off.
- 401(k) match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
