2026 Software Engineering Internship at Taara in Sunnyvale, CA

Summary: Taara is a company focused on bridging the digital divide by delivering innovative wireless optical communication technologies. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will support high-impact projects that enhance the performance and visibility of optical terminals, working closely with experienced engineers to develop tools that integrate hardware and software solutions. Responsibilities: - Develop software that integrates mobile devices and sensors (IMUs, GPS, Cameras) to simplify complex hardware installations and terminal alignment processes - Build and refine emulators (like the Lightbridge emulator) to simulate virtual links, enabling more robust CI/CD and stress testing - Contribute to internal visibility tools and dashboards (using React/TypeScript) that display global link KPIs and telemetry data on a world map - Help build data collection architectures for IMU and controller data to characterize tracking performance and inform future control strategies - Contribute clean, well-documented prototype code that can move from a 'lab experiment' to a field-deployed solution Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's degree, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field - Strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, and debugging) - Programming experience in one or more core languages used at Taara: Golang, Typescript, Python, or C/C++ - Curiosity, persistence, and a 'prototyping' mindset—the ability to take a vague problem and iterate quickly toward a solution - Location: Ability to work in the Sunnyvale office at least 3 days per week Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Linux system software, RTOS, or working with hardware sensors - Understanding of networking protocols or experience with distributed systems - Experience with web technologies (TypeScript, React) - Familiarity with cloud-based systems (GCP) and data ingestion pipelines (Prometheus, Kafka, Redis) Required Skills: Software engineering fundamentals, Programming Golang, Programming TypeScript, Programming Python, Programming C/C++ Important Skills: Linux system software, Networking protocols, Web technologies TypeScript, Web technologies React, Cloud-based systems (GCP) Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity, Persistence, Prototyping mindset Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Benefits: Direct mentorship from industry-leading engineers in a "moonshot" environment., Housing assistance may be provided., Opportunity to work on technology that has the potential to change how billions of people access the internet.