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Job description
Parallel Wireless is hiring a Software Engineer Intern — a internship, based in Bristol role ($37k–$40k). Apply directly on Parallel Wireless's careers page below.
PHY SW Engineer - 12 Month Internship (July 2027)
Team: 348-RAT
Location: Bristol
Commitment: Intern
Workplace Type: hybrid
We are looking for a talented and motivated intern to join our team developing physical layer (PHY) software for our 4G and 5G products. The position is a 12-month internship at our office in the centre of Bristol, where you will be working alongside a team of approximately 50 people, part of a larger (500+) international R&D team motivated by building the future of telecoms.
If you are looking for a chance to work on cutting-edge, disruptive technology, and gain invaluable experience in a well-paid internship, Parallel Wireless is for you.
What you'll do:
- Develop real-time PHY software features on the latest multi-core Intel / AMD / ARM CPUs.
- Integrate, test and validate features on servers within lab and AWS cloud end-to-end environments.
- Build test scripts and debug tools that form part of our software CI/CD and release packages.
- Use AI coding agents day to day to develop and debug PHY software, scripts and tools.
- Use various lab equipment for end-to-end testing: UE simulators, mobile phones (Android), and other RF equipment.
What you'll gain:
- Hands-on experience of developing real-time high-performance C/C++ software in a Linux environment, using Docker containers and Kubernetes
- Understanding of modern CPU instruction sets and SIMD programming.
- Experience of a modern software development environment (Git, JIRA, Bitbucket, Jenkins CI/CD).
- Hands-on experience of agentic development including building the skills and tools to automate engineering workflows.
- A better understanding of wireless telecommunications and digital signal processing concepts.
- Experience of working in multi-national Agile teams, familiarity with modern Scrum and SAFe ways of thinking and working.
What you must have:
- Strong C and/or C++ programming skills (assessed at technical interview).
- Experience with Python scripting.
- Interest in AI-assisted software development.
- Willingness to learn about wireless communications. Prior experience is an advantage but not a requirement.
During your internship you'll get:
- 25 days of annual leave a year (pro-rata) and an extra day off in the month of your birthday
- Monthly team lunches, a kitchen stocked daily with fresh healthy fruits & snacks, and activities with the team (lunchtime table tennis, chess, running, etc.)
- Private medical care + medical/dental cash plan
- Personal travel insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opt in 5% employer contribution pension
- Salary between £28-30k per annum
- Flexible working hours
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Software Engineer Intern at Parallel Wireless?
The estimated salary range for Software Engineer Intern at Parallel Wireless is $37,000 - $40,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Software Engineer Intern at Parallel Wireless?
The required skills for Software Engineer Intern at Parallel Wireless include: C++, C, Python, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, JIRA, Agile, Scrum, AI, CI/CD, Android.
What is the seniority level for Software Engineer Intern at Parallel Wireless?
Software Engineer Intern at Parallel Wireless is a Internship level position.
How do I apply for Software Engineer Intern at Parallel Wireless?
You can view the full description and apply for Software Engineer Intern at Parallel Wireless on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/parallel-wireless-phy-sw-engineer-12-month-internship-july-2027-2cfu0.