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Software Engineering Intern, Wearables - Summer 2026

CompanyALSO
LocationPalo Alto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will prototype the next generation of ALSO experiences for wearable devices and collaborate with engineers to create functional demonstrators. They will also gather feedback and document steps for potential product launches.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$30 - $45
Company Size
198
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Said another way, ALSO is a new set of solutions to a common set of challenges around transportation. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride also—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.
About the Role

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

As an intern with ALSO you get to work on our next generation of products while gaining valuable knowledge about how world class mobility products are made. We are fine tuning our TM-B products and our vision is to continue improving the product as well as integrating it to other devices that the customer owns. We are providing the ALSO mobile applications for iOS and Android and this internship is all about how this can be expanded to other wearables.

What You Will Do

  • You'll prototype the next generation of Also experience extending beyond mobile phones into wearable devices.

  • You'll learn from experienced engineers while contributing to real product features that impact customers and our connected fleet

  • Collaborate with firmware engineers and backend engineers to make fully running versions of wearable demonstrators

  • Get out there and test & dogfood the software, promote within the company and gather feedback that you will iterate on.

  • Contribute and document next steps for a potential full product launch of the built demonstrators.

  • Work with product managers and designers to maximize the product benefit of the produced code for the wearable device.

What You Will Bring

  • Mobile developer background with wearables or BLE peripheral experience

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or a related field with an expected graduation date in 2027

  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment

  • Prior experience with embedded firmware, audio, maps, fitness/health apps or AR are highly praised.

Preferred Experience

  • Swift and Kotlin highly desirable skills and C/C++ firmware is also favorable.

The hourly rate for this role ranges from $30.00 to $45.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications.

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces. 

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges. 

Perks and Benefits

  • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.

  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.

  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.

  • Flexible time off. 

  • 401(k) match.

Key Skills
Mobile DevelopmentWearablesBLE PeripheralProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationCollaborationEmbedded FirmwareAudioMapsFitness AppsHealth AppsARSwiftKotlinC/C++
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringSoftware
Benefits
Health InsuranceFlexible Time Off401k Match