Embedded Internships
Embedded internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working embedded engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Transportation & Logistics lead the field, with Tesla, Meta, and Persistent Systems among the employers posting roles now.
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Research Scientist Intern, Embedded Contextual AI on Wearables (PhD) Responsibilities:
- Build and characterize experimental HW+SW systems on AR devices and device prototypes
- Develop embedded firmware and software in RTOS and mobile operating systems, e.g. AOSP
- Collaborate with other researchers and engineers across various disciplines
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Programming and simulation experience with languages such as C/C++ and Python
- Experience with computer architecture and HW/SW co-design and co-optimization
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain on-going work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in HW+SW system prototyping using embedded device prototypes and FPGAs
- Experience in operating systems, drivers, and embedded firmware development
- Experience working in a machine learning framework, e.g. PyTorch
- Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
- Demonstrated embedded software experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)
- Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
- Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as CVPR, ECCV/ICCV, SIGGRAPH, or similar
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$7,313/month to $12,134/month + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Research Scientist Intern, Embedded Contextual AI on Wearables (PhD) Responsibilities:
- Build and characterize experimental HW+SW systems on AR devices and device prototypes
- Develop embedded firmware and software in RTOS and mobile operating systems, e.g. AOSP
- Collaborate with other researchers and engineers across various disciplines
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Programming and simulation experience with languages such as C/C++ and Python
- Experience with computer architecture and HW/SW co-design and co-optimization
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain on-going work authorization during employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in HW+SW system prototyping using embedded device prototypes and FPGAs
- Experience in operating systems, drivers, and embedded firmware development
- Experience working in a machine learning framework, e.g. PyTorch
- Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
- Demonstrated embedded software experience via an internship, work experience, coding competitions, or widely used contributions in open source repositories (e.g. GitHub)
- Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op
- Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as CVPR, ECCV/ICCV, SIGGRAPH, or similar
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$7,313/month to $12,134/month + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Embedded Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
Tips for Your Embedded Internship Search
Apply in fall for summer embedded internships
Large employers in semiconductors, aerospace, and automotive engineering open summer intern applications as early as August or September. Waiting until spring means the structured cohort programs are already closed. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates, so search throughout the year rather than once.
Build a GitHub portfolio before you apply
Embedded recruiters screen for hands-on evidence, not job titles. Push two or three complete projects showing real microcontroller work, bare-metal drivers, RTOS implementations, or hardware-interfacing code, with clear README files. A linked repository gives hiring teams something to evaluate when your resume has no professional experience yet.
Work campus resources and direct applications together
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied specifically to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which embedded employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller intern cohorts, combining both channels reaches opportunities that never touch the campus circuit.
Practice your technical screen out loud before interviews
Embedded intern screens typically involve coding problems on data structures, algorithms, or low-level systems concepts, sometimes combined with a brief hardware or debugging question. Practice solving these problems verbally, explaining your reasoning as you go, because interviewers weigh how you think through a constraint as much as whether you land the right answer.
Target structured embedded intern programs early
Large semiconductor, defense, and automotive companies run cohort-based internship programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit in the first wave of fall recruiting and fill fast. Identify the programs that match your target sector, note their application windows, and submit in the opening weeks rather than waiting.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the embedded internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start reviewing listings. Filtering by work type and location up front on Migrate Mate means you spend your time on roles you can actually accept, not sorting through postings that don't fit your situation.
Embedded Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an embedded internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For embedded roles, a GitHub repository showing low-level or hardware-adjacent code gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where embedded engineering recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an embedded internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For embedded roles, what drives it is consistent delivery on real firmware or systems work, team headcount at offer time, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by treating your intern project as production-quality work without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for embedded internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers, semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and automotive firms with structured programs, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, meaning applications open in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off.
Are embedded internships paid?
Most professional embedded internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, a large semiconductor firm in Silicon Valley pays differently than a regional IoT startup. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so check each posting directly.
What should an embedded internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the microcontroller or processor family, the programming language, and a link to the code repository or write-up so recruiters can verify the work themselves. Add relevant coursework, digital systems, operating systems, real-time programming, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote embedded internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the embedded internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from everywhere, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get embedded internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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