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Software Engineering Intern in USA

Parallel Systems
Full time
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USA
10/27/2026
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Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

Build and test vehicle control software for braking, drivetrain, actuators, and power systems on microcontrollers or embedded Linux.
Develop and validate vehicle communication interfaces across CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART, including bench debugging.
Integrate onboard sensors and devices for telemetry, health monitoring, and vehicle operation.
Build fleet and telemetry services and data pipelines that ingest, store, and serve vehicle data.
Develop APIs and web applications for monitoring, dispatching, and managing vehicles.
Improve developer and test infrastructure, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, deployment, and observability.
Own a scoped project through requirements review, design, implementation, testing, documentation, integration, validation, and handoff.
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, issue investigation, weekly mentor check-ins, and a final presentation to the engineering team.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Hands-on software experience through internships, student teams, research, coursework, or personal projects.
Strong programming skills in at least one of Rust, C, C++, Python, Go, or TypeScript.
Demonstrated ability to build software that works in real-world environments beyond class assignments or simulation.
Strong problem-solving and cross-system debugging skills.
Clear communication and willingness to ask questions and share progress early.
Preferred: experience with Rust, C, or C++ on microcontrollers or embedded Linux.
Preferred: familiarity with CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, or Ethernet.
Preferred: experience with APIs, distributed services, data pipelines, or full-stack web applications.
Preferred: familiarity with databases, cloud infrastructure, containers, or CI/CD.
Preferred: exposure to RTOS environments, simulation, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Preferred: experience bringing up sensors, actuators, motor controllers, or other electromechanical systems.
Preferred: hands-on engineering team experience such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, rocket club, solar car, or autonomous systems teams.
Preferred: strong documentation habits and attention to detail.

Benefits

12-week internship progression with onboarding, mentoring, project work, integration, final validation, and presentation.
Hourly base compensation of $50 USD; equity and benefits are excluded from the stated range.
Hands-on work with prototype vehicles, test benches, production systems, lab and shop environments, and real users.
Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Parallel Systems

Parallel develops autonomous, battery-electric rail vehicles to convert freight from truck to rail. Our technology enables railroads to serve new markets, decongest highways, and reduce shipping costs and pollution. We provide a safer, more efficient, and sustainable alternative to short-haul tru...

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