Bear Robotics Hiring Systems SWE Intern in Redwood City ($30-$40/Hr)

Bear Robotics is looking for a motivated and talented Systems Software Engineering (SWE) Intern to join its engineering team in Redwood City, California. This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers developing technologies that support robotics systems and automation solutions. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in software development, system-level engineering, and collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced innovation environment. If you’re passionate about robotics, software systems, and building impactful technology, this internship can be an excellent opportunity to develop practical industry skills.

Job Overview

Field	Details
Company Name	Bear Robotics
Role	Software Engineering Intern, Systems
Qualification	Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field
Job Location	Redwood City, California, United States
Salary	$30–$40 per hour
Work Type	On-site / Hybrid (based on team requirements)
Job Type	Internship
Job Level	Entry Level / Intern
Industry	Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development

Job Description

We’re looking for a Systems Engineering Intern who is passionate about Linux, infrastructure tooling, and systems-level engineering. You’ll work closely with the Infrastructure and DevOps team to help automate, manage, and scale internal systems using tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and Bazel. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy combining complex systems, care about correctness and reproducibility, and have a strong curiosity about system reliability and security. While this is not a security engineering role, we value interns who approach their work with a security-aware mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform across cloud environments. Deploy Kubernetes services and help improve deployment tooling.
• Support and extend Bazel-based build and test workflows for high-performance development pipelines.
• Write and refine internal tools and scripts in Bash, Python, or Rust.
• Participate in infrastructure projects focused on improving developer experience, scalability, and system observability.
• Contribute to internal documentation and lightweight process automation.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Familiarity with Linux system internals (file systems, processes, networking). Interest in infrastructure, automation, and systems security fundamentals (e.g., least privilege, clean architecture, reproducible builds).
• Basic familiarity with infrastructure and deployment tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, or Docker.
• Some experience with scripting in Bash, Python, or another scripting language. Motivated, curious, and capable of learning quickly in a hands-on environment.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with or interest in Rust for systems-level development and tooling.
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal infrastructure automation work
• Familiarity with Bazel or other advanced build systems (e.g., Pants, Buck).
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Understanding of CI/CD workflows or developer toolchains.

Selection Process

• Application submission
• Resume screening
• Technical assessment or coding challenge
• Technical interview round
• Hiring manager/team interview
• Final selection and offer

How to Apply

• Visit the official Bear Robotics careers page
• Search for Systems SWE Intern – Redwood City
• Review eligibility and job requirements carefully
• Prepare and update your resume and portfolio/projects
• Complete the online application form
• Submit the application and monitor your email for updates on the recruitment process