2026 Software Engineering Internship

Taara • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • $7,000 - $11,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Engineering Intern at Taara, you will support high-impact projects focused on improving the performance, deployment, and visibility of our global network of optical terminals. You won’t just be writing code; you will be prototyping and de-risking the technical feasibility of features that bridge the gap between hardware at the edge and our cloud-based control plane.
You will work closely with experienced engineers to build tools that simplify terminal alignment, create high-fidelity emulators for CI/CD, or develop dashboards that visualize global link performance. This role is ideal for a student who enjoys working at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, and debugging).
• Programming experience in one or more core languages used at Taara: Golang, Typescript, Python, or C/C++.
• Curiosity, persistence, and a "prototyping" mindset—the ability to take a vague problem and iterate quickly toward a solution.
• Location: Ability to work in the Sunnyvale office at least 3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Embedded Interest: Experience with Linux system software, RTOS, or working with hardware sensors.
• Systems & Networking: Understanding of networking protocols or experience with distributed systems.
• Full-Stack Curiosity: Experience with web technologies (TypeScript, React).
• Cloud Awareness: Familiarity with cloud-based systems (GCP) and data ingestion pipelines (Prometheus, Kafka, Redis).

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with the Physical World: Develop software that integrates mobile devices and sensors (IMUs, GPS, Cameras) to simplify complex hardware installations and terminal alignment processes.
• Scale through Simulation: Build and refine emulators (like the Lightbridge emulator) to simulate virtual links, enabling more robust CI/CD and stress testing.
• Drive Observability: Contribute to internal visibility tools and dashboards (using React/TypeScript) that display global link KPIs and telemetry data on a world map.
• Data & Control: Help build data collection architectures for IMU and controller data to characterize tracking performance and inform future control strategies.
• Iterate and Prototype: Contribute clean, well-documented prototype code that can move from a "lab experiment" to a field-deployed solution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($7,000-$11,000/month depending on degree).
• Direct mentorship from industry-leading engineers in a "moonshot" environment.
• Housing assistance may be provided.
• Opportunity to work on technology that has the potential to change how billions of people access the internet.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern