Embedded Software Engineering Intern
Gecko Robotics is a Pittsburgh-headquartered AI and robotics company that builds and operates robots, sensors, and the Cantilever operating platform to inspect, build, sustain, and modernize critical infrastructure.
Funding history
About Gecko Robotics
The company collects high-fidelity physical data from critical assets with robotic systems and applies AI through its Cantilever platform to support asset-health analysis, maintenance, operational optimization, and capital decisions. It serves infrastructure operators in defense, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, and related industries.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will develop C/C++ and Python software for an embedded project. You will improve diagnostics, tooling, tests, and deployment workflows; integrate software and hardware-facing interfaces; investigate system behavior; document findings; and deliver a final demonstration and handoff.
Requirements
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in a related engineering discipline with graduation expected between December 2027 and May 2028
- Ability to work onsite in Pittsburgh Monday through Friday for Summer 2027
- Programming experience in C/C++ and Python
- Object-oriented programming knowledge
- Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems
- Understanding of basic computer networking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Develop C/C++ and Python software for an embedded software project
- Build or improve tooling, diagnostics, tests, and development workflows
- Integrate services and hardware-facing interfaces
- Investigate system behavior, test solutions, and document findings
- Use version control, code review, and structured debugging
- Communicate status and tradeoffs and deliver a final demonstration and handoff
Benefits
- Company equity
- 401(k) matching
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health support
- Family planning assistance
- Flexible paid time off