Mesh Optical Technologies

Designs and mass-produces high-speed optical transceivers

Associate Software Engineer Intern Co-op

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

InternshipGardena, CA, USA$26 - $38 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Pursue or have recently completed a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a GPA of at least 3.5.
Provide a portfolio of hands-on projects with a hardware element, such as embedded firmware, robotics, or signal processing; software-only portfolios are not considered.
Have exposure to I²C, SPI, ADC sampling, or similar protocols, and an interest in low-level hardware interfaces.
Be proficient in Python and C or C++, and comfortable working in a Linux environment.
Demonstrate analytical thinking, first-principles problem solving, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

Work with a mentor to implement and test bare-metal drivers for I²C, SPI, ADC, DMA, and other interfaces.
Assist with node bring-up from power-on to firmware load, capture boot logs, and help debug hardware-software interactions in the lab.
Design and implement algorithms for link optimization and per-unit calibration in C++ and Python.
Develop software-enabled methods to automatically validate device operation and production processes.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrate multidisciplinary knowledge of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering concepts through projects.

ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Mesh Optical Technologies was founded on the belief that optical photons will be at the center of advanced technologies in the coming century. Making advanced technology ubiquitous means building at scale, and that's exactly what we're doing at Mesh.

Our interns and co-ops are embedded in the engineering team and own real work—not side projects. We are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to contribute directly to the codebase that operates both our optical interconnect product and factory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with your mentor to implement and test bare-metal drivers for I²C, SPI, ADC, DMA, and other interfaces
Assist in node bring-up from power-on to firmware load, capturing boot logs and helping debug hardware-software interactions in the lab
Gain experience designing and implementing algorithms for link optimization and per-unit calibration in C++ and Python
Come up with new software-enabled ways to automatically validate device operation and production processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a GPA of 3.5 or greater
Portfolio of hands-on projects with a hardware element: embedded firmware, robotics, signal-processing, etc. for Formula SAE, SolarCar, Robotics, CubeSats, or other club/personal builds. Portfolios of software-only projects will not be considered.
Exposure to I²C, SPI, ADC sampling, or similar protocols, and a curiosity for low-level hardware interfaces
Proficient in Python and C or C++ and comfort working in a Linux environment
Strong analytical mindset, first-principles problem solving, and clear communication

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Your projects demonstrate not just software engineering aptitude but also multidisciplinary knowledge of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering concepts

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Associate Software Engineer: $26.00 - $38.00/per hour

Base salary is determined based your academic year. In addition to base salary, compensation for this role includes a flexible monthly housing and transportation stipend during your time in Los Angeles.

About the Company

Mesh Optical Technologies

Designs and mass-produces high-speed optical transceivers

Mesh Optical Technologies designs and mass-produces high-performance optical transceivers in the United States for data centers and AI infrastructure. Its flagship product, the Alpha C1, is an optical transceiver that converts electrical signals to light at 1.6 terabits per second. The device uses flip-chip die bonding in its optical engine and removes a power-hungry component to boost energy efficiency by about 3–5%, delivering lower latency and higher reliability for GPU clusters. Production is geared toward scalable manufacturing in the U.S. to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers, with a plan to reach 1,000 units per day by the end of 2026 and begin bulk orders in 2027. The company aims to scale production, expand its integrated optical manufacturing capabilities, and become a key supplier for hyperscale computing and AI data centers.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Early VC
Total funding: $50M
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 2025

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