Software Development Engineer Intern (Embedded)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer Intern (Embedded): Contributing to the design and development of the hirify.global Vision device SDK for home entertainment platforms with an accent on low-level C/C++ programming and hardware-software interaction. Focus on building test automation frameworks, refining imaging workflows, and exploring AI-based techniques to enhance development efficiency.

Location: Must be based in or able to work in Sunnyvale, California, USA

Salary: $50–$55/hr

Company

hirify.global Laboratories is a leader in entertainment innovation, creating breakthrough technologies that power movies, TV shows, music, and games worldwide.

What you will do

• Contribute to the design and development of the hirify.global Vision device SDK for TVs, STBs, and AVRs.
• Build and refine software tools to support imaging and video-processing workflows.
• Develop and extend test automation frameworks to validate SDK functionality.
• Implement low-level software modules in C and C++ with a focus on efficiency.
• Use Python to automate engineering tasks and enhance development efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on architectural discussions and AI-based code development.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Recent graduates within 6 months of graduation are eligible.
• Must be available to work full-time (Monday–Friday) for 6 months between September 2026 and March 2027.
• Start date: September 21, 2026 (non-flexible).
• Strong fundamentals in C and C++ including memory management and data structures.
• Experience with Python for automation or data processing.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with embedded systems or hardware-software interaction.
• Experience with AI coding assistants or LLM-based engineering workflows.
• Portfolio of academic, personal, or professional projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, creative environment working alongside industry leaders.
• Flex Work approach supporting flexible work arrangements.
• State-of-the-art R&D environment.
• Excellent compensation and benefits package.
• Focus on professional growth and mentorship from experienced engineers.