Block · 2 hours ago
Embedded/Firmware Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)
Bay Area, CA, United States of America
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$46/hr - $51/hr
Start in 2026 SummerBlock is a company that builds technology to increase access to the global economy. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work with firmware engineers on Square's Connected Hardware products, contributing to the development, testing, and debugging of embedded software used in Square's hardware ecosystem.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Contribute code to embedded firmware running on resource-constrained devices
Help develop and maintain drivers, features, or system components under guidance from senior engineers
Learn and apply best practices in embedded software development, including code reviews, documentation, and testing
Write and run tests to validate firmware behavior and product features
Use debugging tools to investigate and help resolve firmware issues
Collaborate with partners such as electrical engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
Gain exposure to communication protocols and hardware/software integration
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a graduation date between May 2027 and May 2030
Recent bootcamp graduates and engineering training participants are also considered within three months of completing program/training requirements
Coursework or project experience in systems programming, embedded systems, or low-level software
Experience programming in C or C++ (through coursework, labs, or personal projects)
Familiarity with basic software engineering concepts such as version control, modular code, and debugging
Preferred
Microcontrollers, RTOS concepts, or bare-metal programming
Communication protocols (e.g. SPI, I2C, UART, and USB)
Benefits
Remote work
Medical insurance
Flexible time off
Retirement savings plans
Modern family planning
Company
Block
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment.
Founded in 1990
10001+ employees
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