Intern Embedded C/C++ Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Intern Embedded C/C++ Engineer to contribute to our battery- and line-powered camera solutions for the home security market. You will translate product requirements into reliable embedded C++ code under guidance, focusing on product quality, reliability, and seamless cross-platform compatibility. This 6-month gig-contract role is based in Kyiv and offers opportunities to deepen your knowledge of connectivity, power budgeting, data protocols, RTOS, security standards, and product reliability within a globally distributed, collaborative team.

What you'll do

• Assist in the development of product features by writing, debugging, and validating embedded C++ code on hardware to ensure feature correctness and reliability.
• Learn to navigate and understand the existing codebase efficiently, identifying component interactions and dependencies within the firmware architecture.
• Gain a deep understanding of subsystem operations and their interconnections, including power management, connectivity modules, and sensor interfaces.
• Participate in technical discussions, team meetings, and code reviews to align implementation with product goals and quality standards.
• Support code validation on physical hardware platforms, assist with data mining, investigate technical issues, and prepare documentation for debugging and validation procedures.
• Maintain proactive communication with colleagues while solving technical challenges, ensuring alignment across firmware, QA, and product teams.
• Learn to complete tasks independently over time and respond promptly to constructive feedback to improve code quality and implementation accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with QA teams to investigate and resolve firmware-related issues, prioritizing the end-user experience and product reliability.
• Explore connectivity protocols, power budgeting strategies, and data protocols relevant to camera devices, including I2C, SPI, UART, and networking stacks.
• Gain practical experience with RTOS concepts and security standards that apply to embedded environments, ensuring robust and secure firmware behavior.
• Utilize version control and build automation tools such as Makefile and CMake within the development workflow to manage code changes and builds.
• Apply fundamental networking concepts including PHY layers and upper OSI layers for Wi-Fi and Ethernet in the context of camera system connectivity.
• Assist in debugging and refining firmware to ensure high product reliability, performance, and compliance with operational specifications.
• Support the team in generating reliable releases through testing, validation, and documentation activities, contributing to sustainable and repeatable release processes.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation that clarifies troubleshooting steps, configurations, test results, and subsystem interactions for knowledge sharing.
• Engage in knowledge-sharing activities within the globally distributed team, contributing to continuous improvement and mutual skill development.

Requirements

• You must possess basic practical experience in embedded development using C/C++ for microcontroller-based devices, with demonstrated ability to write and debug firmware.
• You must demonstrate a strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming principles and apply them in practice to embedded software design.
• You must have a fundamental understanding of microcontroller architecture and its influence on software design, including memory and peripheral constraints.
• You must have experience programming hardware data interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and UART, including protocol implementation and debugging.
• You must be familiar with build automation tools including Makefile and CMake in real projects, using them to manage compilation and linking processes.
• You must have a basic understanding of networking fundamentals covering PHY layers and upper OSI layers, with application to Wi‑Fi and Ethernet implementations.
• You must conceptually understand power budgeting techniques for battery-operated devices and their trade-offs, especially in camera systems.
• You must show good data analysis, logical reasoning, and troubleshooting skills during technical investigations, using evidence-based approaches.
• You must achieve at least an Intermediate level in both written and spoken English (B1) to communicate effectively with distributed team members.
• You must be able to work within a structured development process that emphasizes product quality, reliability, and cross-platform compatibility.
• You must be willing to learn and apply security standards relevant to embedded environments as part of firmware implementation and validation.

Nice to have

• Experience using generative AI to accelerate development or prototyping tasks, including code suggestions and automated testing support.
• Experience with software testing practices such as unit, integration, and system testing for embedded firmware.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering, reading schematics, or interpreting PCB layouts relevant to camera hardware.
• Familiarity with Python for scripting and automation to support testing, data processing, and build workflows.

We offer multiple benefits that include

• The environment of equal opportunities, transparent and value-based corporate culture, and an individual approach to each team member.
• Competitive compensation and perks tailored to support intern contributions and professional growth.
• Gig-contract (6 months) with clear objectives and development-focused mentorship.
• 21 paid vacation days per year, paid public holidays according to the Ukrainian legislation, and structured leave policies.
• Development opportunities like corporate courses, knowledge hubs, and free English classes to support skill expansion.
• Medical insurance is provided from day one, with sick leaves and medical leaves available as needed.
• Remote working mode is available within Ukraine only, enabling flexible work arrangements.
• Free meals, fruits, and snacks when working in the office to support focus and well-being.