Embedded Software Intern - IoT Gateway - MSc Graduation

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we'll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

More about the role

We are looking for embedded software intern in Eindhoven, as an intern you will contribute to innovative projects focused on improving the performance, scalability, and efficiency of IoT wireless gateway systems. These gateways play a critical role in connecting edge devices, managing network traffic, and ensuring reliable communication within IoT ecosystems.

Topic Description

Performance Optimization and Benchmarking of an IoT Wireless Gateway

This internship focuses on developing algorithimic techniques to optimize and benchmark the wireless network performance of an IoT wireless gateway that bridges multiple wireless protocols (e.g., Zigbee, BLE, Thread) to cloud or edge platforms.

The goal is to analyze system performance bottlenecks, optimize software and communication stacks, and benchmark key metrics such as throughput, latency and reliability under realistic IoT workloads.

During this internship, you will work with embedded platforms and networking stacks, leveraging tools and profiling techniques to assess system efficiency. You will gain hands-on experience with real-world IoT gateway architectures and contribute to improving reliability and scalability in connected lighting systems.

Your qualifications

• Enrolled in an engineering degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Strong interest in embedded systems, networking, and performance optimization

• Experience with programming in C/C++ and at least one scripting language (e.g., Python)

• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and embedded development environments

• Basic understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, BLE, Zigbee, or similar)

• Experience with performance profiling or benchmarking tools is a plus

• Experience with Git for version control

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills

• Available for 6–12 months, 32–40 hours per week, preferred start date: October 1st

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work in an embedded software Scrum team developing smart wireless IoT systems

• Hands-on experience with IoT gateways, wireless protocols, and system performance engineering

• Mentorship from experienced engineers in embedded systems and networking

• Exposure to real-world large-scale IoT deployments

• Experience working in an Agile development environment

• Internship allowance; the exact amount depends on your situation (also towards rented accommodation or public transportation).

• Paid leave on the basis of 1 day per month.

• Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform.

We offer strong opportunities for career development through mentoring, coaching, and international exposure. Continuous learning is at the heart of our culture, enabling you to expand your knowledge and skills every day.

Notes

• EU students: To be considered for this internship, you need to be registered as a student during the entire internship period. Formal documentation of this may be requested at any time.

• Non-EU students in Dutch Universities: You need to be registered as a student, and your university needs to sign the Nuffic Agreement. The internship needs to be a compulsory part of your studies (receive ECTS in turn). In case of non-compulsory internship, you need to have a letter from the university in which it states that your internship contributes to your personal development, what your learning goals are, and what tasks you will undertake during your internship. The letter has to be signed and stamped by your university.

Please apply only if you can meet the aforementioned requirements.

Everything we'll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We'll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We'll help you learn and progress in a way that's right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We'll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.