Internship
Firmware Engineering Internship/Co-op
Winter/Spring 2025
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Teleo
1-10 employees
Retrofitting heavy equipment for remote control
Compensation Overview
$28.85 - $34.62Hourly
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Position requires onsite presence in Palo Alto, CA.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science in progress
- Proven experience bringing up PCBAs, µC and developing algorithms on RTOS
- Strong interest in embedded firmware development for safety-critical application
- Experience in board hardware bring-up
- History of contributing to projects in C/C++/Rust/Python ideally using software development tools (such as GitHub)
- Strong experience working with embedded microcontrollers (Ti, NXP, STM, ESP...)
- Experience with protocols/interfaces such as I2C, CAN, PWM, SPI
- Experience with Linux (bash, Python, git) command-line scripting and revision control
- Interest in developing hardware in the loop tests and automation for manufacturing
- Ability to travel to construction job sites
- Interest in robotics and autonomous vehicles in particular
- Implement, test, and validate on-board firmware used for Teleo's Supervised Autonomy
- Involved in the testing, validation, and deployment of firmware on proprietary Teleo ECUs
- Interfacing daily with software and hardware engineers
- Directly involved in the launch of new heavy equipment supported by Teleo
Teleo converts heavy equipment in the mining and construction sectors into remotely controlled robots by retrofitting existing machinery with advanced technology. This allows operators to control equipment from a safe location, improving crew safety and reducing exposure to hazardous environments. Unlike competitors that sell new machinery, Teleo focuses on upgrading current equipment, which helps clients save on costs. The goal is to enhance safety and efficiency in these industries through teleoperation.
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$19.5M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -20%2 year growth
↓ -20%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Teleo's recent customer launches and partnerships, including with Tomahawk Construction and RDO Equipment Co., indicate strong market adoption and growth potential.
- The addition of experienced board members like Roger Fradin and Adam Grosser enhances Teleo's strategic direction and industry credibility.
- Expanding dealer networks across the American Midwest, Australia, and Southeast Asia positions Teleo for significant international growth.
What critics are saying
- The industrial automation market is highly competitive, and Teleo must continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
- Reliance on retrofitting existing equipment may limit scalability and market reach compared to companies offering new autonomous machinery.
What makes Teleo unique
- Teleo's retrofit approach allows clients to upgrade existing machinery, avoiding the high costs of new equipment, unlike competitors who may require full replacements.
- The focus on teleoperation and remote control significantly enhances safety and operational efficiency, setting Teleo apart in the industrial automation market.
- Teleo's ability to control multiple machines from a single location offers a unique productivity advantage over traditional heavy equipment operations.
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