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Software Engineering Intern (Embedded, Backend, Fullstack)

Parallel Systems · Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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About Parallel Systems

Backed by Congruent Ventures.

About the role

Parallel Systems is pioneering autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles designed to transform freight transportation by shifting portions of the $900 billion U.S. trucking industry onto rail. Our innovative technology offers cleaner, safer, and more efficient logistics solutions. Join our dynamic team and help shape a smarter, greener future for global freight. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • Hands-on software experience through internships, student teams, research, coursework, or personal projects
  • Strong programming skills in at least one language such as Rust, C, C++, Python, Go, or TypeScript
  • A track record of building software that works in the real world, not only in class assignments or simulation
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug issues across system boundaries
  • Clear communication, and comfort asking questions and sharing progress early
More about this role

Parallel Systems is pioneering autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles designed to transform freight transportation by shifting portions of the $900 billion U.S. trucking industry onto rail. Our innovative technology offers cleaner, safer, and more efficient logistics solutions. Join our dynamic team and help shape a smarter, greener future for global freight.

Parallel Systems is seeking Software Engineering Interns to help build the software that runs our vehicles and the platform behind our fleet. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to ship real work. Your code will run on prototype vehicles, on test benches, or in the services and tools our team and operators rely on every day.

Interns are placed on a vehicle software or backend/full-stack project based on their background and team priorities. You will own a scoped project from requirements through delivery, work closely with a mentor, and see your work tested on real hardware or used by real users.

The right person is curious beyond their own layer. Whether you are writing firmware, building a service, or shipping an internal tool, you will learn how software, hardware, and vehicle data fit together, and you will...

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