Fast Facts

Join Evolv as an Embedded C++ Software Engineering Intern, where you'll gain hands-on experience in embedded software development while contributing to meaningful machine learning projects over a 10-week period.

Responsibilities: As an intern, you will set up the development environment, design solutions, implement code, and participate in formal code reviews while collaborating with a software team.

Skills: Proficient in C++ and familiar with Python; strong problem-solving skills and the ability to document technical designs are essential.

Qualifications: A basic understanding of embedded systems and willingness to learn is preferred; applicants should demonstrate curiosity and initiative.

Location: This role is primarily onsite in Waltham, Massachusetts, with some flexibility for remote work upon approval.

Compensation: $24 - $27 / Hourly

The Elevator Pitch

Do you want to gain hands-on experience in embedded software? Are you eager to learn and develop critical skills for your future career as an engineer?

In this 10-week Embedded C++ Software Intern role, you will learn to be a part of a team of developers, responsible for a piece, but working along with others without breaking your work and the larger code base. An experience that can't be emulated in academia. Not only will you be gaining critical skills in embedded software, but you will also have the opportunity to be exposed to the ins and outs of the company while getting exposure to all other departments and how they operate.

The specific project is related to our machine learning solutions, and will be determined based on the needs at the time of the internship.

Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first half and second half of the internship you will work toward completing?

Weeks 1–2: Environment Setup

Set up the development environment
Learn how to operate the Evolv Express system
Receive an overview of your internship project

Weeks 3–4: Design Phase

Design a solution to the assigned problem
Write a technical design document
Conduct a team review of your proposed solution

Weeks 5–7: Implementation Phase

Implement your design
Debug issues as they arise
Iterate on your code and refine your solution

Weeks 8–9: Feedback & Improvement

Participate in a formal code review
Apply reviewer feedback
Evaluate alternatives, document future enhancements

Week 10: Final Presentation

Present your completed project to the engineering team
Share outcomes, lessons learned, and next steps

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

Technical Development

Our team does embedded C++ development, using some Python scripts as tools for testing and prototyping. As a member of the team, you will get more experience using nuances of the language, learn how to carve a part of the code without impacting other pieces unintentionally.
You will get familiar with troubleshooting bugs, performing trials on HW, and understanding how interaction with others can impact your work.

Design and Communication

As part of your project, you will create a technical requirement document describing what you plan to implement and how you plan to do it. What memory and communication resources you would require will be reviewed on whether these can be accommodated within our system.
You will create an automated test plan and write code to verify your code continues to work correctly even if other code pieces around it are modified, so when you go back to school, things don’t get lost.

Team Collaboration

You will be joining the Software Team, reporting to the Principal Software Engineer.
The team culture is one based on building trust, collaboration, on-going development through kindness, drive and fun.
In addition to your project lead, you will be working with our dev tools team to make sure nothing breaks, you will work with other team members as needed, when your code touches their area of expertise, and you will work with the SQA and test automation teams on good practices for verification of the work.

Where is the role located?

The location of this role is based onsite in Waltham, MA with flexibility to commute outside peak traffic hours. Occasional remote work may be approved by your manager. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Compensation and Transparency Statement

The base salary range for this full-time position is $24- $27/hr. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.

During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:

· The specific hourly rate range

· Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.

Values:

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:

· Do the right thing, always;

· Put people first;

· Own it;

· Win together; and continue to

· Be bold, stay curious.

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.

What We Look For in Applicants

We read every application. To be considered, please ensure:

You know C++ and have some exposure to Python.
Your cover letter explains why you’re interested, and why you believe you’re a good fit for this internship.

We value curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the drive to contribute to impactful work.

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