Intern - Software Development Engineer - 1Finity

Job Title: Software Development Intern

Location: Richardson, TX

Are you a curious and motivated student looking to gain hands-on experience in the world of optical networking and embedded software development? 1Finity America Inc. is seeking interns pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields to join our Software Development team in Richardson, TX.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers on real-world projects that contribute to the development of next-generation optical transport systems. You’ll gain exposure to modern software practices, embedded Linux development, and collaborative engineering workflows.

🔧 Internship Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of software components for optical networking platforms.

• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and agile development ceremonies.

• Support debugging and troubleshooting efforts across software and hardware interfaces.

• Contribute to documentation and automation tasks to improve development workflows.

• Learn and apply best practices in embedded systems and network software development.

✅ Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, CE, EE, or a related discipline.

• Familiarity with C/C++ programming, especially in systems or embedded contexts.

• Experience working with or learning Linux-based development environments.

• Exposure to version control systems like Git and basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

• Interest in networking technologies and embedded systems.

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Go, or Rust is a plus.

• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment.

🌟 Bonus Experience (Not Required)

• Academic projects or coursework related to networking, embedded systems, or telecommunications.

• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Docker, or Kubernetes.

• Interest in areas such as network telemetry, AI/ML for network optimization, or open source contributions.

🚀 Why Intern with Us?

At 1Finity America Inc., you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of optical networking. You’ll gain valuable experience working on impactful projects, receive mentorship from industry experts, and explore career paths in embedded software and telecom innovation.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is: $25/hr. to $35/hr.

Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience and skills and may change over time.

We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.