Embedded Linux Intern - Embedded Linux
About the job
- Be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or a related field.
- Have experience with Desktop Linux and an interest in how it works, from the kernel to hardware interfaces.
- Have first hands-on experience with embedded systems, such as Raspberry Pi or microcontrollers.
- Communicate well in English and/or German.
- Develop embedded Linux systems for at least six months.
- Integrate cameras, displays, and systems-on-chip to prototype and validate new software and hardware concepts hands-on in the lab.
- Work on hardware demonstrators evaluating new technologies for medical devices, microscopy, and semiconductor manufacturing.
- Contribute to embedded computing solutions used in medical, microscopy, and semiconductor industries.
- Gain experience with the latest embedded hardware and software platforms.
- A bachelor's or master's thesis may follow the internship.
About the company
ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, serving medical professionals, industrial manufacturers, consumers, and the semiconductor industry. It designs and sells high-precision optical instruments, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vision care products such as corrective lenses and eye-health services. Its products rely on advanced optics and imaging technologies to deliver accurate inspection, diagnosis, and manufacturing outcomes across healthcare, industrial quality control, consumer optics, and chip fabrication. What sets ZEISS apart is its breadth and depth: a long-standing scale in multiple markets, integrated solutions across optics, imaging, metrology, and precision engineering, and a commitment to sustainability in electricity use and carbon emissions. The company’s goal is to advance optics and optoelectronics by providing reliable, high-quality tools and services worldwide while operating in a sustainable way.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$67.7M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- First-half 2025/26 revenue reached €5.841 billion, with EBIT rising to €955 million.
- ZEISS CLINIC 360 won FDA 510(k) clearance on August 19, 2026.
- EURETINA 2026 launches expanded retina imaging, cataract systems, and DORC brand integration.
What critics are saying
- ZEISS Meditec plans up to 1,000 cuts by 2029, signaling margin pressure.
- Göttingen workers entered mediation in February 2026 after Zeiss targeted roughly 140 jobs.
- ASML scanner timing controls ZEISS SMT revenue; any slip delays optics demand immediately.
What makes Zeiss unique
- ZEISS supplies ASML's exclusive EUV optics, anchoring High-NA lithography through 2030.
- ZEISS Medical Technology bundles imaging, software, and surgery across one ophthalmic workflow stack.
- ZEISS CLINIC 360 and Collaborative Care tie devices, cloud analytics, and referrals together.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Performance Bonus