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May 13, 2026
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Firmware Engineer Intern

Sunnyvale, CA
Internship
Onsite
$24.47/hr - $32.40/hr
Intern
Trimble Inc. is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. The Firmware Engineering Intern will optimize networking stacks and tackle infrastructure challenges, playing a key role in refactoring legacy code and ensuring hardware platforms operate efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the modularization of our networking stack by decoupling routing logic from legacy PPP implementations
  • Drive system stability by building and validating eCos targets to ensure peak performance across the LWIP stack
  • Architect build optimizations for non-LTE platforms by implementing smart logic for conditional compilation and dependency management
  • Own the debugging process for build failures, contributing to high-quality codebases used in essential industries
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to document and refine the networking subsystem for next-generation hardware

Qualification

Required

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Strong proficiency in C programming with a focus on embedded systems
  • Foundational understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, LWIP, or PPP
  • Familiarity with build systems, header guards, and conditional compilation techniques

Preferred

  • Direct experience working with the eCos RTOS or other real-time operating systems
  • Proven ability to refactor legacy code into modular, maintainable architectures
  • Experience with cross-platform hardware validation and debugging

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans.
  • Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done.
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Founded in 1978
Westminster, Colorado, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.trimble.com/

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