Firmware Engineering Intern (Summer 2024)

Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities. We support today’s growing mobile and cloud computing markets with a portfolio of power, thermal and infrastructure management solutions.

We offer unsurpassed global scale and broad expertise, built from our heritage as Emerson Network Power.  And now as Vertiv, we match industry leadership with the focus and spirit of a startup.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering team across all aspects of firmware design and development for new innovative products and features using embedded microprocessors.
• Deliver high-quality C/C++ tested code in a real-time embedded Linux environment.
• Implement the software architecture and firmware on hardware through integration, test, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Software package/containerization familiarity (Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred.
• Participates in sustaining activities for existing products including diagnosis and resolution of defects.
• Interact with engineering, marketing, management, and project leads to assure that product development priorities are completed to schedule and budget while ensuring quality and product performance requirements are met.
• Responsible for keeping excellent, organized project records and documentation.
• Product development activities include design and development, design reviews, documentation, product verification, coordination with quality assurance, and field validation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Rising Junior or Rising Senior toward a Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Related degree

Desired Software Skills

• Student pursuing a BS or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or the equivalent
• Basic understanding in software fundamentals including software design and maintainability.
• Basic development skills in C/C++, familiar with the development environment.
• Basic experience developing Linux (Yocto) and RTOS projects.
• Familiar off-the-shelf Compute Modules (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.) is preferred.
• Prefer some familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Possess good mathematical foundation, with strong research willingness and ability.
• Integration, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Excellent team working skills, drive, self-motivation, and focus on results.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts.
• Basic experience of version control and bug tracking.

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety.  Integrity.  Respect. Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, O, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.