Embedded Software Engineer - Intern at Freelancerprox in Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Company: Freelancerprox
- Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Internship
Overview
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Embedded Software Engineer Intern to join our engineering team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work on real-time embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware-software integration under the mentorship of experienced engineer…
Job description
- We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Embedded Software Engineer Intern to join our engineering team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work on real-time embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware-software integration under the mentorship of experienced engineers.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, developing, and testing embedded software for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
- Write and debug firmware in C/C++ for ARM, AVR, PIC, or similar architectures.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand hardware schematics and specifications.
- Participate in the integration and testing of software with hardware components.
- Support documentation of designs, code, and testing procedures.
- Help in troubleshooting and resolving issues in embedded systems.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
- Solid understanding of C/C++ programming.
- Familiarity with microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, Atmel, PIC) and basic electronics.
- Basic knowledge of serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with RTOS or bare-metal programming.
- Exposure to debugging tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Knowledge of embedded Linux or driver development.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Skills
Required
- C/C++
- Microcontrollers (STM32, Atmel, PIC)
- Basic electronics
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred
- RTOS or bare-metal programming
- Embedded Linux or driver development
- Version control systems (e.g., Git)
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