WaveLogic Software Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Atlanta, United States

Pay range: $27.00–$37.50 per hour

Company

hirify.global builds high-speed connectivity infrastructure and networking solutions for the AI era, including optical transport and switching technologies.

What you will do

• Develop embedded software features and capabilities for next-generation optical networking solutions.
• Design, develop, validate, and document software deployed in service provider networks.
• Troubleshoot embedded software issues by identifying root causes, diagnosing defects, debugging, and delivering fixes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test next-generation modem technologies.
• Build practical knowledge of optical transport and switching technologies, including OTN and Ethernet.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with C and C++ programming.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, device drivers, Linux or RTOS, mutual exclusion, synchronization, interrupt handling, inter-process communication, and memory management.
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills.
• Ability to learn independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with DWDM, OTN, Ethernet, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with low-level real-time software or firmware development, hardware bring-up, and third-party device interfacing.
• Understanding of CPU architectures, hardware specifications, and timing diagrams.
• Experience with Git, Eclipse, JIRA, Confluence, GDB, Yocto, YANG, Python, Go, or Bash.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on development opportunities with experienced networking teams.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
• Work environment focused on innovation, integrity, collaboration, respect, and inclusion.