Engineering Intern

An Amazing Career Opportunity for an Engineering Intern!! 

Location: Cypress, CA

Job ID: 37141

*Must be located within commuting distance from Cypress, California. This role is required to be on-site.*

HID’s Firmware Engineering team is seeking an enthusiastic Firmware Engineering Intern to contribute to developing and testing embedded firmware solutions. This internship offers hands-on experience in firmware development, testing, and optimization across various innovative products. Interns will work closely with senior engineers and gain exposure to embedded systems, firmware development, hardware integration, and quality assurance.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

 
Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS):

HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions. From cutting-edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high-quality solutions. 

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.  

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security. 

As our Engineering Intern, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Firmware Development:
  • Assisting in writing, testing, and debugging embedded firmware code for hardware devices.
• Documentation:
  • Helping document firmware development processes, design specifications, and test procedures.
• Testing & Debugging:
  • Performing manual and automated testing and conduct hardware/software debugging to ensure firmware reliability and functionality.
• Collaboration:
  • Working with cross-functional teams—including product teams, firmware developers, and quality assurance—to ensure firmware aligns with product specifications.
• Support & Maintenance:
  • Assisting in maintaining and improving existing firmware solutions by identifying, reproducing, and resolving issues reported by customers or internal teams.
• Research & Learning:
  • Staying updated with emerging technologies and best practices in embedded systems and firmware development. 

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with embedded systems, controllers, or hardware/software integration.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., UDP, TCP) and debugging tools like Wireshark.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computer architecture.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) 

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

The wage range for this role considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At HID, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The base salary for CA is $22-28/hour.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.