Software Engineer -- Intern
Root AccessNew York, New York, United States
Posted February 11, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Root Access offers an AI‑native developer platform that accelerates the creation of firmware and embedded systems for hardware, robotics, and machinery. The platform unifies developer tools, electrical engineering workflows, and machine programming into a single, intelligent environment, reducing time‑to‑market for complex hardware projects. By embedding AI into every stage of development, Root Access delivers predictive coding assistance, automated testing, and seamless integration across hardware components. This approach empowers engineers to prototype, iterate, and deploy hardware solutions more efficiently and reliably than traditional development pipelines.
Job Description
We're looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join our paid summer 2026 internship cohort. You will contribute to core product development ranging from frontend interfaces to backend systems, integrations, automation scripts, or new developer experience tooling.
Requirements
- Design, build, and debug software tools and systems using Python, TypeScript, or Rust.
- Use internal AI-powered developer tools to prototype and enhance engineering workflows.
- Help implement and test key product features like project generation, build automation, and developer-facing APIs.
- Provide structured feedback on usability, bugs, and edge cases—you're part of the product feedback loop.
- Build demo apps, scripts, or workflows that stress-test our tools and showcase new features.
- Read technical docs, specs, and code to verify model output and ensure reliability (yes, we still read docs).
Benefits
- Paid internship cohort
- Opportunity to contribute to ambitious startup