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# Associate Software Engineer

- **Company:** MESH
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $54,080.0 - $79,040.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/associate-software-engineer-intern-co-op-mesh-optical-technologies-8111082

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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