Systems Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

About Our TeamAt Avride, we are pioneering the future of autonomous mobility by innovating and implementing cutting-edge self-driving vehicles and delivery robots. Our Labeling Team is integral to realizing this vision, as we are constructing robust backend systems that facilitate next-generation autonomous transportation. Our expertise in designing and mana…

Join Our Innovative TeamAt AVRIDE, we are revolutionizing the future of transportation with our autonomous driving technology. Our focus on safety and efficiency sets us apart in the industry as we develop self-driving taxis and delivery robots. With operational facilities in both the United States and Japan, our agile and skilled engineering team is dedicated to making a substantial impact in the autonomous sector. Be a part of our dynamic startup culture where your contributions matter.Role OverviewAs a pivotal Backend Engineer on our Autonomous Delivery team, you will be responsible for constructing and maintaining the essential backend systems that bridge our cloud platform with autonomous vehicles. Your expertise will help us build robust Go services, integrate various internal and external systems, and guarantee consistent performance even in challenging network conditions. Your collaboration with infrastructure and robotics teams will be crucial as you troubleshoot production issues and enhance the tools and APIs that power our delivery platform at scale.

Join Travoom as a Senior Rust Backend Engineer specializing in Distributed Systems. In this key role, you will leverage your expertise in Rust to design and implement robust backend systems that power our innovative solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable architectures, ensuring our applications perform efficiently in a distributed environment.

Join Bumble Inc. as a Lead Backend Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the core systems that enhance the Bumble Dating experience. This position is perfect for seasoned engineers who have a track record of building and delivering comprehensive features. You should be comfortable taking ownership of projects and eager to make significant contributions to our technical architecture while also mentoring junior team members. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-impact results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Elevate Your Career with Zynga!At Zynga, we unite individuals through the joy of gaming. As a leading global force in interactive entertainment and a proud subdivision of Take-Two Interactive, our games have achieved over 6 billion downloads—bringing together players from more than 175 countries through enjoyable, strategic, and friendly competition.Our diverse portfolio encompasses thrilling casino experiences, epic strategy games, challenging puzzles, and engaging social word games. Some of our beloved titles include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of Thrones Slots Casino™, Wizard of Oz Slots™, Hit it Rich! Slots™, Wonka Slots™, Top Eleven™, Toon Blast™, Empires & Puzzles™, Merge Dragons!™, CSR Racing™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, Match Factory™, and Color Block Jam™—and many more!Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams stretch across North America, Europe, and Asia, collaboratively crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is the intersection of fun and innovation—where your career can truly flourish.Join us and become a part of the play!Position Overview:Become a vital member of Zynga's Central Technology team, where we make a significant impact across all company games! Our focus is on shared client and server technology that powers the core gameplay experience. We seek exceptional engineers who are passionate about technology and eager to collaborate in a team with diverse strengths. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will join a talented group of software engineers dedicated to designing and maintaining Zynga's core Payments platform, ensuring seamless integration with app stores, consoles, and payment processing providers. You will play a pivotal role in architecting, building, and advancing the next-generation framework for our games.

Role overview rdccareers seeks a Senior Staff Software Engineer with a focus on backend development in Austin, Texas. This role centers on designing, building, and maintaining backend systems that power the company’s core applications. The position calls for deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset. What you will do Design, develop, and maintain backend infrastructure for major products Work with engineering, product, and other teams to deliver dependable software Contribute to key architectural decisions that influence system direction Mentor junior engineers and help shape technical strategy Promote backend best practices throughout the team Find ways to improve scalability, performance, and overall system quality Requirements Significant experience with backend technologies and designing complex systems Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams Experience mentoring and guiding engineers at different levels Dedication to process improvement and delivering high-quality software

As the leading platform trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com® has been revolutionizing online real estate for more than 25 years, bridging the gap between buyers, sellers, and renters with reliable insights and expert guidance. Our comprehensive toolkit significantly influences the real estate industry while simplifying the home-buying journey for consumers, ensuring an intuitive user experience that empowers informed decision-making.We invite you to join our mission in making it easier for individuals to find their way home by breaking down barriers, fostering connections, and instilling confidence through professional advice.We harness cutting-edge tools to expedite problem-solving. You will be expected to adeptly use AI coding assistants and large language models (LLMs) to enhance development speed, create boilerplate code, and resolve intricate debugging challenges. This position necessitates sharp judgment in assessing the security, performance, and accuracy of AI-generated outputs. Comfort with integrating AI tools into your daily operations is crucial, allowing you to concentrate on impactful architectural and strategic engineering tasks.Who We AreAt Realtor.com®, our mission is to simplify the processes of buying, selling, and living in homes, making it a rewarding experience for everyone. Our platform attracts millions of users each month across both web and mobile channels.The Notifications team, part of the Consumer segment, manages the centralized notification platform that delivers timely and relevant communications to our users through push notifications and emails.Our technology stack includes Kafka, AWS EKS and Lambda, SQS, MongoDB, Redis, and AWS Secrets Manager, with a strong emphasis on observability, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence.About The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the Notifications team to help design, develop, and maintain the next generation of our notification platform.In this role, you will:Take ownership of core backend services that drive notification preferences, home alerts, and notification delivery for initiatives like Project Columbus (Updated Notification Preferences and Alerts by Geo).Engage with event-driven architectures, real-time delivery pipelines, and storage systems that handle notification history and campaign traffic at scale.Collaborate closely with CRM Marketing, Search, and Mobile teams to ensure reliable, observable, and cost-effective notification experiences.

Self Financial is an innovative, venture-backed FinTech company dedicated to enhancing economic inclusion and fostering financial resilience. Our mission is to empower individuals to build credit and save effectively.We seek passionate individuals who are eager to confront challenges, devise solutions, and improve the financial landscape for the communities we serve.Our team is committed to redefining the credit industry by providing accessible tools that enable people to take charge of their credit. Achieving our mission necessitates deep collaboration across teams to ensure that our products reach those who will benefit most, particularly the over 100 million Americans with little or no credit.We value diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain exceptional talent from a diverse candidate pool.About the Role We are on the lookout for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to enhance our Payments (PayPort) platform, which underpins vital business operations and revenue-generating processes. This position is crucial for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and continuous development of payment systems and associated services. As a senior member of our team, you will play a key role in both routine operations and strategic initiatives, including payment integrations and financial reporting capabilities. You will collaborate cross-functionally with product, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, resilient solutions. What You’ll Do:Payment Platform Ownership Support and maintain the PayPort payment platform and its services Ensure system uptime, reliability, and performance of critical payment workflowsMonitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues affecting payment systems Development & Delivery Design, develop, and improve payment processing capabilities and integrations Create and support bank and bureau reporting functionality Contribute to scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle to ensure successful delivery of projects.

As the leading online real estate platform trusted by professionals, Realtor.com® has been revolutionizing the industry for over 25 years. We connect buyers, sellers, and renters with valuable insights and expert guidance to help them find their dream home. Our comprehensive suite of tools not only empowers consumers in making significant life decisions but also enhances the overall real estate experience.Join us in our mission to help more people find their perfect home by breaking down barriers and fostering connections through expert advice.We prioritize the use of advanced tools to solve challenges efficiently. In this role, you will adeptly utilize AI coding assistants and LLMs to boost development speed, generate boilerplate code, and navigate complex debugging scenarios. This position demands critical assessment abilities to validate AI-generated outputs for security, performance, and accuracy. You should seamlessly integrate AI tools into your workflow to minimize repetitive tasks and concentrate on impactful architectural and strategic engineering challenges.As a Staff Software Engineer at Realtor.com, you will serve as a technical leader addressing complex and ambiguous challenges within the team. Your responsibilities will include:Guiding the team in balancing immediate requirements with long-term business success.Providing comprehensive design guidance and influencing decisions across teams.Facilitating trade-offs and promoting code reuse where feasible.Collaborating with Product Management on project concepts and engaging with customers, stakeholders, and colleagues.Exhibiting exemplary coding practices and work ethic.Mentoring team members through active participation in code reviews, design discussions, and planning sessions.Your Role Will Include:Leading design and implementation efforts for complex and ambiguous projects.Offering architectural guidance to teams.Creating high-quality, scalable, and reliable solutions.Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Product Managers, Designers, Analysts, and Engineers.Mentoring and developing fellow engineers.Exploring and prototyping new technologies to enhance our offerings.

Apptronik is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer - Software to drive the development of advanced robotics and automation solutions. This role is based in Austin, TX and centers on building and refining the software systems that power Apptronik's products. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain complex software systems for robotics and automation. Develop new features and enhance existing systems alongside a skilled engineering team. Apply strong engineering practices to boost product reliability and performance. Collaboration This position requires working closely with colleagues from multiple disciplines. Staff Systems Engineers contribute to solutions that meet demanding standards for both performance and reliability, directly influencing product capabilities and outcomes.

Realtor.com has supported real estate professionals, buyers, sellers, and renters for over 25 years. The company connects people with reliable insights and expert guidance, aiming to simplify the home search and decision-making process. The mission centers on helping individuals move toward home ownership by removing barriers, building connections, and providing expert support at every step. The RDC Next team builds new solutions within the real estate ecosystem. Their work improves how industry professionals and consumers connect, always focused on making the buying and selling process easier. Role overview The Staff Backend Software Engineer provides technical leadership across the backend platform. This position helps shape core systems and sets the direction for foundational technology at Realtor.com in Austin, Texas. Main responsibilities Product collaboration: Work with Product Managers to analyze requirements, turn them into technical plans, and ensure solutions meet both user needs and technical constraints. Systems architecture: Lead the design, development, and testing of scalable content ingestion pipelines and APIs that improve the experience for consumers and real estate agents. AI platform strategy: Guide the integration of machine learning models and agentic AI into production workflows to advance Realtor.com’s AI capabilities. Third-party integrations: Architect solutions for seamless data exchange with external real estate partners and services. Notification systems: Build and scale systems that deliver real-time updates to millions of users. Operational standards: Set benchmarks for infrastructure, observability, and monitoring to maintain reliability and performance.

At SpyCloud, we are dedicated to creating a safer online environment by disrupting criminal activities across the internet. Our innovative solutions are designed to counteract cyberattacks, safeguarding over 4 billion accounts globally. In this rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, joining SpyCloud positions you at the forefront of combating cybercrime, making it an exceptional place to advance your career.We invite applications for the role of Senior Software Engineer, focusing on developing and managing backend systems that operate at a massive scale. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about performance, reliability, and crafting systems capable of processing substantial amounts of data seamlessly.As part of our team, you will handle tens of billions of records, including dark web intelligence, to help organizations defend against stolen credentials, malware, and compromised devices. The systems you develop will be integral to our platform, relied upon daily by security teams who prioritize speed, accuracy, and reliability.This is a hybrid position based in Austin, TX, allowing flexibility for remote work while also encouraging in-person collaboration with our team.

Join Diligent Robotics as a Systems Software Engineer focusing on our innovative robotic platform. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing software solutions that enhance robotic capabilities and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate with a talented team of engineers and researchers to push the boundaries of robotics technology.

Join Our Innovative TeamAvride is at the forefront of the autonomous vehicle and delivery robot sector, committed to redefining the future of mobility. Our talented team boasts over seven years of groundbreaking experience in autonomous technology, working diligently to shape the next generation of transportation solutions.The Control team is pivotal to our mission, developing systems that achieve trajectory navigation with centimeter-level precision, outperforming human drivers across diverse real-world scenarios.Position OverviewWe are in search of an accomplished C++ Software Engineer to elevate Avride's core Control System. This role involves designing advanced control systems utilizing Model Predictive Control (MPC) and identifying the dynamic parameters of our vehicles.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and optimize state-of-the-art control systems in modern C++ (C++17/20).Develop and enhance high-precision solutions for trajectory tracking.Evaluate system performance based on real-world vehicle data, iterating to improve efficiency.Collaborate with Planning and Hardware teams to design a seamless and reliable self-driving framework.Produce clean, maintainable, and optimized production-quality code.Profile and refine algorithms to satisfy real-time performance constraints.

At Self Financial, we are a venture-backed FinTech company focused on enhancing economic inclusion and financial resilience. Our mission is to empower individuals to build credit and savings, fostering a brighter financial future for all.We seek passionate individuals eager to tackle challenges and improve the financial landscape for the communities we serve. Our dedicated team is committed to disrupting the credit industry by providing accessible tools that enable individuals to take charge of their credit journey.Join us in our mission to reach over 100 million Americans who lack adequate credit access. We value diversity and are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment for all our team members, striving to recruit and retain talented individuals from varied backgrounds.About the RoleAs a Staff Backend Software Engineer on our Consumer Verticals Card Team, you will play a crucial role in providing our users with a fair credit card experience tailored to their unique needs, supporting them throughout their credit-building journey. Your primary focus will be on writing clean, effective code, managing it from inception to deployment. You will collaborate directly with Lead Engineers, Architecture, and Product Managers, alongside our talented team of Professional Engineers.Impactful Teams, Valued Individuals:At Self Financial, we believe in empowering our talented team members to solve challenges. Our teams consist of skilled software engineers involved in all aspects of our creation process, including systems design, solution architecture, planning, and execution. We celebrate initiative, creativity, and determination, encouraging individuals to make a direct impact on our mission.What You’ll Do:Develop features that enhance our credit-building products and banking core systems.Create services and infrastructure that deliver essential functions at large scale.Collaborate closely with Product Managers to develop tools and systems necessary for servicing our financial products to a diverse customer base.

About Base PowerBase Power is revolutionizing the energy landscape in America. We are dedicated to reimagining the essential infrastructure of our society—electricity—by establishing a comprehensive network of distributed batteries. This initiative aims to transform the current fragile and centralized grid into a robust and plentiful system. Our team consists of engineers, operators, and creative thinkers who are tackling some of the most intricate, interdisciplinary challenges of our era.About the RoleAs part of Base Power, you will contribute to the development of BaseOS, the operating system that drives our entire business operations. From coordinating distributed energy fleets to automating field deployment and managing customer service at scale, BaseOS serves as the digital backbone of our mission to become the leading power company in America.In your role as a backend software engineer, you will play a pivotal part in designing and scaling this critical system. Your contributions will influence diverse aspects of the company, including powering homes, guiding deployment teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, and enabling real-time energy management.Your ResponsibilitiesCore System Development: Architect and implement backend services and APIs that constitute the foundation of BaseOS.Full Stack Ownership: Create high-performance, reliable applications using Golang and Python, deployed in modern cloud environments (primarily AWS).Infrastructure Automation: Utilize Terraform for infrastructure as code management and Temporal for orchestrating complex deployment workflows.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various teams in deployment, hardware, and operations to address multifaceted challenges spanning software, logistics, and infrastructure.Impact-Driven Solutions: Every line of code you write will contribute to a transformative change in the energy grid that powers our communities.

Saronic Technologies is at the forefront of transforming maritime autonomy, committed to creating innovative solutions that elevate maritime operations through cutting-edge autonomous and intelligent platforms.Job Overview:We are on the lookout for a talented and motivated Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, and enhance software systems for our autonomous surface vessels. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop robust software solutions that tackle the unique challenges present in maritime operations.Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain software systems utilizing NixOS for the autonomous navigation, control, and communication systems of surface vessels.Work in tandem with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration and operation of software with vessel systems.Implement advanced algorithms for control systems and sensor fusion.Optimize network communications for environments characterized by low bandwidth and high latency.Conduct thorough software testing and validation to guarantee reliability and performance in real-world maritime scenarios.Engage in code reviews and uphold high coding standards, ensuring the scalability and maintainability of software.Diagnose and debug complex software issues, providing timely and effective resolutions.Document software designs, processes, and testing outcomes for compliance and knowledge sharing.Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in autonomous systems.Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.1+ years of experience in software development, ideally within autonomous systems or robotics.Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Rust.Strong grasp of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.Experience with embedded Linux systems and embedded software development.Familiarity with low-level serial protocols (e.g., RS-232, CAN) is a plus.A solid understanding of networking principles and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) is advantageous.Familiarity with sensors and control systems in maritime operations is a plus.

At Saronic Technologies, we are pioneering the future of maritime autonomy, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that redefine maritime operations through intelligent and autonomous platforms.Job Overview:We are on the lookout for a Senior Systems Software Engineer who will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and refining software systems for our fleet of autonomous surface vessels. In this position, you will collaborate with diverse teams to create robust software solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced in maritime environments.Key Responsibilities:Architect, develop, and sustain software systems utilizing NixOS for the autonomous navigation, control, and communication of surface vessels.Work in tandem with hardware engineers to seamlessly integrate software with vessel systems, ensuring optimal performance.Develop and implement algorithms for control systems and sensor fusion.Enhance network communication protocols for environments characterized by low bandwidth and high latency.Conduct rigorous software testing and validation to guarantee reliability and performance in real-world maritime settings.Engage in code reviews and uphold high coding standards, ensuring software is scalable and maintainable.Diagnose and rectify intricate software issues, providing prompt resolutions.Document software designs, processes, and testing outcomes for compliance and knowledge sharing.Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in autonomous systems.Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.Senior Engineers: Minimum of 3 years of experience in software engineering, preferably within the domains of autonomous systems or robotics.Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Rust.Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.Experience with embedded Linux systems and the development of embedded software.Familiarity with low-level serial protocols (e.g., RS-232, CAN) is advantageous.Strong grasp of networking principles and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) is a plus.

Join Arista Networks as a Senior/Lead Software Engineer focusing on Network Systems. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive software engineering skills to design and implement innovative networking solutions that enhance our cutting-edge products. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive projects from conception through to deployment, ensuring high performance and reliability.