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Hiring data · updated October 27, 2026

Embedded and firmware engineer internships

There are 49 open embedded and firmware engineer internships at 31 of the companies we track, 37 of them in the US. Astera Labs, Neuralink, and Zipline have the most openings, and the most roles are in San Francisco Bay Area, Austin, and Los Angeles. US postings that list pay have a median range of $35–$45 an hour.

49
open internships
31
companies hiring
5
posted in the last 7 days
$35–$45/hr
median posted pay (US)

Newest embedded and firmware engineer internships

RoleCompanyLocationLevelPosted
Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Winter 2027SkydioSan Mateo, California, United StatesInternshipOct 23
Software Engineering Intern - Embedded Platforms (Summer 2027)Rivian and Volkswagen Group TechnologiesPalo Alto, California + 2 moreInternshipOct 22
Embedded Software Engineer, 2027 InternshipHumble RoboticsSan FranciscoInternshipOct 20
Intern, Firmware EngineeringHeron PowerScotts ValleyInternshipOct 19
Avionics Embedded Software Engineer - Summer Internship 2027Inversion SpacePlaya Vista, California, United StatesInternshipOct 15
Embedded Software Engineering Intern [Winter 2027]FigureSan Jose, CAInternshipOct 14
2027 Firmware Engineer InternAnduril IndustriesCosta Mesa, California, United StatesInternshipOct 13
Firmware Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)ZiplineSouth San Francisco, California, USAInternshipOct 9
Firmware Engineer Intern (Spring 2027)ZiplineSouth San Francisco, California, USAInternshipOct 9
Internship: Embedded Software EngineerRevelLos Angeles + 1 moreInternshipOct 6
Firmware Engineering Intern (Optical)Astera LabsSan Jose, CAInternshipSep 28
Embedded Systems InternTerranovaBerkeleyInternshipSep 26
Firmware Engineer Co-OpSamsaraSan Francisco - SF9InternshipSep 24
FPGA Intern (Summer 2027)AstranisSan FranciscoInternshipSep 23
FPGA Intern (Winter 2027)AstranisSan FranciscoInternshipSep 23
Firmware Engineer Intern (Leo)Astera LabsSan Jose, CAInternshipSep 17
Firmware Engineering InternBase PowerAustin, TXInternshipSep 14
Electrical Engineer Intern (EE, RF, FPGA disciplines) - Phoenix SiteAcron AviationPhoenix, AZInternshipSep 14
Firmware Engineer Intern (DevSecOps)Astera LabsSan Jose, CAInternshipSep 8
Embedded Software Engineering Intern - SummerFab2Austin + 1 moreInternshipSep 5
Embedded Firmware Engineering InternReflect OrbitalHawthorne, CAInternshipSep 2
Summer 2027 Internship - Embedded Software EngineeringGeneral MatterLos Angeles, CAInternshipSep 2
Embedded Software Engineering Intern - WinterFab2AustinInternshipAug 28
Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)ZiplineSouth San Francisco, California, USAInternshipAug 26
Embedded Software Engineering Intern 2027VerkadaSan Mateo, CA United StatesInternshipAug 25
Embedded Software Engineer Co-opMeridian PartnersCambridge, MAInternshipAug 24
Embedded Software Engineer Graduate Co-opMeridian PartnersCambridge, MAInternshipAug 24
FPGA Engineering Intern - Summer 2027HPR (Hyannis Port Research)Needham, MAInternshipJul 31
2027 Internship- Hardware Engineer (FPGA)Virtu FinancialAustin, TXInternshipJul 29
Electrical Engineer Intern, Implant Embedded SystemsNeuralinkAustin, Texas, United States; South San Francisco, California, United StatesInternshipApr 15

The newest postings, at most three per company. Each links to the company's own job board.

Who's hiring the most

Astera Labs918%
Neuralink36%
Zipline36%
Astranis24%
Fab224%
Figure24%
Meridian Partners24%
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies24%
Virtu Financial24%
Acron Aviation12%
Anduril Industries12%
Base Power12%

Where the jobs are

San Francisco Bay Area2449%
Austin612%
Los Angeles510%
Vancouver48%
Boston36%
Orange County24%
Phoenix12%
London12%
Toronto12%
Dublin12%

Embedded and firmware engineer internships pay

LevelMedian posted rangePostings with pay
Internship$35–$45/hr15

Medians of the low and high ends of the pay ranges stated in US postings. Where most postings give an hourly rate it's shown per hour; otherwise per year, with hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hours. Bonuses and equity aren't included.

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Questions

How many embedded and firmware engineer internships are open right now?

49 at 31 companies on October 27, 2026, 5 posted in the previous 7 days. This page is refreshed every Monday.

Which companies are hiring the most for embedded and firmware engineer internships?

Astera Labs (9), Neuralink (3), Zipline (3), Astranis (2), and Fab2 (2).

How much do embedded and firmware engineer internships pay?

Across 15 US postings that state pay, the median range is $35–$45 an hour; the middle half of ranges runs from about $29 to $50 an hour.

Can embedded and firmware engineer internships be remote?

5% of US embedded and firmware engineer internships on our list are listed as remote (2 of 37).

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About this data

We read the public job boards (Greenhouse, Lever and Ashby) of the companies on our list every Monday; this page uses the October 27, 2026 read. Roles are grouped from job titles, so some titles land in the wrong bucket. ElegyLabs isn't affiliated with the companies listed; we link to each posting on the company's own board and don't copy job descriptions. Pay figures are the ranges stated in the postings.

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