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Software Engineering Intern, Software Systems (Summer 2027)

HP IQ
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Internships
Salary
$45.00–$51.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field
  • Programming experience in C and/or C++
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms
  • Familiarity with systems concepts such as memory management, operating systems, concurrency, computer architecture, or performance optimization
  • Experience building, debugging, or optimizing technically complex software through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects
  • Interest in understanding software at a deeper systems level and working close to hardware
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with modern C++
  • Experience with Android development, especially native apps or AOSP
  • Experience with Linux Kernel driver development
  • Experience porting reference algorithms to hardware accelerators (GPU, DSP, etc)
  • Familiarity with ARM System-on-Chip (SOC) architecture
What the job really is

As a Software Engineering Intern at HP IQ, you will engage in developing low-level software that interacts closely with hardware to enhance intelligent experiences across HP products. Your responsibilities will include optimizing system performance, debugging complex software issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to work with various layers of the software stack and tackle technical challenges related to system behavior and resource management.

Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Long term/short term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
Things to weigh
  • Internship dates are set for May/June–August/September 2027, which may depend on student schedules
  • No mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location
  • The role focuses heavily on low-level systems software, which may not appeal to all software engineering interns
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