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Persistent Systems

Embedded Software Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$133K - $160K/yr

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You will be responsible for working with a team of engineers in the development and implementation of a wide range of low-level embedded software, hardware development, and the development of ...

The Greene Group

C++ Developer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$54 - $72.75/hr

C++ Developer Our client is a prominent multinational financial services firm that is currently ... software development practices * Understanding of debugging with gdb * Unix low-level Perl/Python ...

The Greene Group

C++ Developer

Manhattan, NY

$54 - $72.75/hr

C++ Developer Our client is a prominent multinational financial services firm that is currently ... software development practices * Understanding of debugging with gdb * Unix low-level Perl/Python ...

Flextrade

Software Developer (C++)

Great Neck, NY · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

The Team We are looking for a mid-level, skilled C++ developer to join our team. The ideal ... As a C++ developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining low latency ...

Techtriadteam.com

Hadoop Developer

New York, NY · On-site

Senior Software Developer - Develops software working with Data Scientists and Architecture in ... Required both high and low-level responsibilities including coding for prototype and production ...

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Intern - Embedded Software Engineer (Fall 2026)

Persistent Systems

Manhattan, NY

$25 - $30/hr

Internship

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Persistent Systems is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer Intern for the Fall of 2026 to assist in the development and implementation of a wide range of networking software for our industry-leading Wave Relay® products. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of senior engineers to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems. To excel in this internship, you should have experience developing software in C/C++ for Linux systems, an interest in embedded systems development, and an eagerness to solve challenging problems.

 

Position Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the development and implementation of a wide range of low-level embedded software
  • Assisting with hardware development
  • Assisting with the development of application software running on the Wave Relay® network, which may include device drivers, Linux kernel modules, network stack development, porting existing software to new embedded platforms, and other low level programming activities
  • Support in-house engineering activities
  • Assisting in the integration of other systems, sensors, and components with the Wave Relay® system
  • Assisting with writing technical proposals

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related
  • Experience developing software in C/C++ for Linux systems
  • Experience with embedded systems (coursework, projects, internships, etc.)
  • Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Linux kernel and kernel module development
  • Knowledge of mobile ad hoc networking (MANET)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Excellent problem-solving skills

Pay for this role will vary from $25 to $30 an hour based on the selected individual's experience.

This posting will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.


Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

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