Intern - Software Engineer (Nodegrid)

Role: The intern will work with the Nodegrid OS team in Blumenau, SC, Brazil, interacting with colleagues from all over the world (mainly USA and India) in a highly collaborative environment. We’re interested in seeing them learn and develop skills in topics of interest to ZPE while helping the team deliver real-world software demands and improve internal processes and tools. Main Responsibilities: The intern will assist the team in some of the following activities, according to their interests and skills:

1. Develop and maintain software for Nodegrid OS (an embedded Yocto-based Linux system) using programming languages such as C, C++, Python, JavaScript (NodeJS), Bash, among others, based on existing research and requirements.
2. Assist in the initial stages of new ideas by researching, mapping requirements, and experimenting with new technologies.
3. Support the development and debugging of network protocols and services.
4. Assist in the maintenance of open-source third-party software packages, including upgrading and security scanning.
5. Assist in the creation and execution of automated software tests with test frameworks such as Jest, Yocto’s ptest, bats, and Robot/Jenkins.
6. Prepare documents in Confluence related to the activities performed.
7. Communicate regularly with the Scrum team and Project Manager, as well as registering task status in Jira.

• Education: Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, engineering, or related field (desired minimum 6th period).
• Experience: No further formal experience required.

• Able to write code in at least one of the following programming languages: Bash, Javascript (NodeJS), Python, C, C++.
• Basic familiarity with Linux command line as a user.
• Basic understanding of computer networking concepts.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to read English.
• Willingness to learn.