Embedded Software Intern

Shure is an audio equipment company seeking an Embedded Software Intern for its summer 2027 internship program. The intern will maintain and develop embedded audio platform firmware and USB-based microphone and conferencing systems, diagnose field issues, and collaborate with systems engineering, DSP, and hardware engineering teams.

What you'll do:

• Intern will become familiar with the USB protocol stack and implementation
• Intern will help develop new embedded audio platform functionality
• Intern will help diagnose and root cause field issues/bugs
• Intern will develop new features and update code in C/C++
• Intern will develop scripts, testing frameworks, and utility code in C/Python
• Intern will participate in code and requirements reviews
• Intern will work with DSP, systems engineering, and hardware engineering teams as needed to facilitate development and understanding

What they're looking for:

• The twelve-week program is offered to undergraduate and graduate students
• This internship will be Hybrid, based in Niles, IL
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Must have experience programming in C/C++
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas
• Experience with Python and ARM assembly language a plus
• Experience with communication protocols including USB, I2S, I2C, UART a plus
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded hardware/microcontrollers a plus
• Experience reading hardware schematics and product datasheets a plus
• Recommended to have taken a lab based embedded design/robotics/programming course and have familiarity with programming and debugging microcontrollers

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement based in Niles, IL.
• Interns who are asked to relocate to Illinois for onsite internships will receive a housing stipend to cover living expenses.
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Flexible work arrangements