EmbeddedFirmware Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Since we opened our doors in 2009 the world of commerce has evolved immensely and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale we saw sellers stymied by disparate outmoded products and tools that wouldnt work together.
So we expanded into software and started building integrated omnichannel solutions to help sellers sell online manage inventory offer buy now pay later functionality book appointments engage loyal buyers and hire and pay staff. Across it all weve embedded financial services tools at the point of sale so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper increase order sizes and compete at a larger scale.
Today we are a partner to sellers of all sizes large enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations sellers just starting as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. Were building a significant meaningful and lasting business and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.
The Role
As a Software Engineering Intern you will work with firmware engineers on SquaresConnected Hardware products. With mentorship and guidance youll contribute to thedevelopment testing and debugging of embedded software used in Squares hardwareecosystem.
This internship is designed to give you hands-on experience with real-world embedded systems expose you to production-quality firmware and provide you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to products that the company ships.
You Will
- Contribute code to embedded firmware running on resource-constrained devices
- Help develop and maintain drivers features or system components under guidance from senior engineers
- Learn and apply best practices in embedded software development including code reviews documentation and testing
- Write and run tests to validate firmware behavior and product features
- Use debugging tools to investigate and help resolve firmware issues
- Collaborate with partners such as electrical engineering manufacturing and quality teams
- Gain exposure to communication protocols and hardware/software integration
You Have
- Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related fieldwith a graduation date between May 2027 and May 2030
- Recent bootcamp graduates and engineering training participants are also considered within three months of completing program/training requirements
- Coursework or project experience in systems programming embedded systems or low-level software
- Experience programming in C or C (through coursework labs or personal projects)
- Familiarity with basic software engineering concepts such as version control modular code and debugging
Technologies We Use and Teach
- Microcontrollers RTOS concepts or bare-metal programming
- Communication protocols (e.g. SPI I2C UART and USB)
Were working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
We believe in being fair and are committed to an inclusive interview experience including providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation let your recruiter know.
Want to learn more about what were doing to build an inclusive workplace Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a locations zone designation please refer to thisresource. If a location of interest is not listed please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$46/hr - $51/hr
Zone B:
$44/hr - $48/hr
Zone C:
$41/hr - $46/hr
Zone D:
$39/hr - $43/hr
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Made up of Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto, Block, Inc. builds technology to increase access to the global economy.
