Internship: Embedded Software Engineer
About Revel
At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s most critical hardware is controlled-across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.
The Internship
As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern at Revel, you’ll work on the software that connects our high-performance runtime to the physical world.
You’ll work closely with experienced software and embedded engineers to develop systems software, integrate with hardware, and build the foundations that allow Revel to reliably control complex industrial machinery. You’ll gain hands-on experience working across the boundary between software and hardware-from communication protocols and hardware interfaces to Linux systems and low-level debugging.
This is a highly technical internship for students who want to understand what happens below the application layer and build software where performance, reliability, and correctness matter.
You’ll contribute to real engineering projects, learn from senior engineers, and develop experience with the systems programming and hardware integration challenges behind critical software.
What You'll Do
Write and contribute to Rust code targeting Linux userspace
Support the integration of industrial hardware and learn to work with register maps and hardware communication protocols
Contribute to Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs) that allow Revel software to interface with physical hardware
Develop software that communicates with sensors, actuators, controllers, and other hardware
Learn and use hardware debugging tools such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
Write tests and contribute to improving the reliability and quality of low-level software
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with experienced software and embedded engineers
Debug issues across software, operating systems, communication interfaces, and hardware
Build an understanding of how reliability and correctness become critical requirements in real-world systems
What We're Looking For
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Rising Junior or Senior graduating in 2027 or 2028
Strong programming fundamentals and experience with C, C++, Rust, or another systems-oriented language
Foundational understanding of operating systems, computer architecture, or Linux
Interest in understanding how software interacts with hardware at a low level
Strong analytical and debugging skills
Hands-on experience through coursework, personal projects, research, or previous internships
Curious, self-directed, and excited to learn from experienced engineers
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirement)
Bonus Points
Coursework or personal projects involving embedded systems, microcontrollers, or firmware
Experience with Rust, particularly through personal or academic projects
Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN
Experience working with Linux internals, operating systems, or low-level networking
Experience with hardware debugging tools such as logic analyzers or oscilloscopes
Experience working with sensors, actuators, development boards, or other physical hardware
Interest in real-time, safety-critical, or high-reliability systems
Experience building projects that bridge software and hardware
Experience with robotics, aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, or other hardware-focused applications
Why Revel
Work on software that controls real hardware - build systems that interact directly with the physical world
Go deep technically - work at the intersection of systems programming, hardware, and software
Learn from exceptional engineers - work closely with engineers who have built critical software systems
Build real things - contribute to production software rather than purely academic or experimental projects
Take on meaningful problems - work on technology used by customers across aerospace, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing
Grow quickly - work in a small, ambitious team where your contributions are visible and your learning curve is steep
Internship Details
Program: Summer 2027 Internship
Duration: June - August 2027
Type: Summer, paid internship
Location: Los Angeles or San Francisco
Work environment: On-site
Travel: Occasional travel to customer sites may be required
Join us to redefine what’s possible in software for hardware.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.