Amperesand · 15 hours ago
Firmware Intern
San Francisco Bay Area
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$50/hr - $50/hrAmperesand is disrupting industrial power with innovative Solid State Transformer systems. They are seeking a Firmware Intern to assist in the development and debugging of embedded firmware for power electronics systems, implement control algorithms, and support hardware validation.
ElectronicsInfrastructurePower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and debugging of embedded firmware for power electronics systems
Implement and test control algorithms for power stages, including PWM generation, ADC sampling, and fault handling
Microcontroller peripheral configuration and validation
Support hardware bring-up and validation of power electronics boards, including gate drivers, sensors, and protection circuits
Debug real-time firmware issues using debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
Develop and execute unit tests and support system-level testing under various load and operating conditions
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Proficient in C coding and familiarity with embedded C for microcontrollers
Coursework or hands-on experience in power electronics, embedded systems, or control systems
Basic understanding of power electronics concepts such as DC-DC converters, inverters, PWM, and feedback control
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
Understanding of real-time operating systems, interrupts, timers, and ADCs
Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and basic debugging techniques
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a lab environment safely and collaboratively
Must have excellent communication skills
Benefits
Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
Commuter Benefits
6-12 weeks 100% paid parental leave
Company
Amperesand
Amperesand operates as a grid infrastructure solution provider.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$92.45M2025-11-18Series A· $80M
2024-02-07Seed· $12.45M
Leadership Team
Sriram Vaisambhayana
Co-Founder
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