2026 Intern - Software
Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. The role offers interns a chance to gain hands-on experience in the ground-based autonomous vehicle space while contributing to real-world projects and solving complex problems.
Responsibilities
- Assist with design, development, and testing of projects under guidance from senior engineers
- Perform research and gather technical data to support engineering decisions
- Write, review, and update technical documentation, reports, and project logs
- Help build prototypes, run simulations, or execute test procedures
- Shadow engineers to gain exposure to real-world problem-solving and technical decision-making
- Present progress updates or final project results to the team or leadership
Skills
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar
- Ability to translate abstract concepts into technical solutions - specifically in the software space
- Experience or significant interest in autonomous mobility and robotic locomotion
- Strong ability to problem-solve, acts as a self-starter, doesn't shy away from technical challenges
- Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to plan architecture to anticipate future technical expansion
- Ability to work independently
- Relentless in your pursuit of solving the problem or challenge
- Experience with C/C++
- Experience with Linux
Benefits
- Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
- Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
- A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
- $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
- Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
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