Associate Software Engineer (Intern / Co-op)
Los Angeles, CA
Mesh Optical Technologies was founded on the belief that photons will unlock the next evolution of human technology. Today, we're putting that vision into practice by developing the world's most advanced optical computing hardware.
We believe in engineering to the limit of physics, building our own factories, and writing software that maximizes the capability of our hardware.
As an associate software engineer, you will be embedded in our engineering team and own real parts of the code base that operate both our optical interconnect product and factory.
What you'll do
- Work with your mentor to implement and test bare-metal drivers for I²C, SPI, ADC, DMA and other interfaces.
- Assist in node bring-up from power-on to firmware load, capturing boot logs and helping debug hardware-software interactions in the lab.
- Gain experience designing and implementing algorithms for link optimization and per unit calibration in C++ and Python.
- Come up with new software enabled ways to automatically validate device operation and production processes.
Basic Qualifications
- Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a GPA of 3.5 or greater.
- Portfolio of hands-on projects: embedded firmware, robotics, signal-processing, etc. for Formula SAE, SolarCar, Robotics, CubeSats, or other club/personal builds.
- Exposure to I²C, SPI, ADC sampling, or similar protocols, and a curiosity for low-level hardware interfaces.
- Proficient in Python and C or C++ and comfort working in a Linux environment.
- Strong analytical mindset, first-principles problem solving, and clear communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Your projects demonstrate not just software engineering aptitude but also multidisciplinary knowledge of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering concepts.
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive cash salary paid hourly.
- Housing assistance in sunny Los Angeles for the full term of your internship or co-op.
Apply
Send your resume to join at meshoptical dot com.