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SUMMER 2027

Shure offers a challenging, fun, and rewarding summer internship program. The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students. We offer internships with a variety of work arrangements from onsite interns to fully remote in US. Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses. Applications will be collected, reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted in late fall/early winter.

The Embedded Software Intern will assist with maintaining and developing our embedded audio platform firmware and USB based microphone and conferencing ecosystem. Additionally, the intern will help analyze field issues, work across divisions with systems engineering, DSP, and hardware engineering to develop new features and designs, and gain a deeper working knowledge of embedded systems.

This internship will be Hybrid, based in Niles, IL.

• Intern will become familiar with the USB protocol stack and implementation
• Intern will help develop new embedded audio platform functionality
• Intern will help diagnose and root cause field issues/bugs
• Intern will develop new features and update code in C/C++
• Intern will develop scripts, testing frameworks, and utility code in C/Python
• Intern will participate in code and requirements reviews
• Intern will work with DSP, systems engineering, and hardware engineering teams as needed to facilitate development and understanding

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Must have experience programming in C/C++
• Experience with Python and ARM assembly language a plus
• Experience with communication protocols including USB, I2S, I2C, UART a plus
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded hardware/microcontrollers a plus
• Experience reading hardware schematics and product datasheets a plus
• Recommended to have taken a lab based embedded design/robotics/programming course and have familiarity with programming and debugging microcontrollers

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Modeled by extensive market analysis and economic best practices, Shure offers competitive intern compensation that is reviewed and adjusted annually by our Total Rewards Team to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top intern talent. Each internship has an hourly rate which varies from $23-$43 per hour based on job function (Engineering, IT, Business, etc) and year completed in school (Junior, Masters 2nd year, PHD, etc). 

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits

At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our associates. Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives. To learn more, check out our Intern Benefits At A Glance

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