Software Engineering Intern - Robotics R&D

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

• Design, develop, test, document and maintain software for real-time, safety critical robotic applications.

• Contribute to software architecture, framework design, and system-level design for robotic platforms.

• Implement and enhance software components across application, embedded, firmware, user interface, and algorithmic domains.

• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, debugging activities, and root cause investigations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, electrical, mechanical, quality, and clinical engineering partners.

• Apply software quality, cybersecurity, reliability, and maintainability best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities may vary based on the specific role or project within this internship track.

Education

• Currently enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a bachelor’s, graduate or PhD degree, returning to an academic program after the completion of the internship.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 reflective of all coursework

• Commitment to June 1 – August 20, 2027, or June 21 – September 10, 2027; term dates to align with cohort

• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) and during hours agreed upon with the hiring manager.

• Target majors include Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Science, Automation Engineering, or closely related field.

Must Have

• Permanent US work authorization without the need for sponsorship now, or in the future (The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. Students currently in the country on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT require future sponsorship).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience developing software in C, modern C++, Python, Qt/QML, or similar programming languages.

• Familiarity with software design principles, object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.

• Experience with Embedded systems, Firmware development, microcontrollers or Real-Time operating systems.

• Experience developing user interfaces, simulations, visualization tools, or distributed software applications.

• Exposure to robotics, controls, AI/ML, computer vision, cybersecurity, virtualization, or cloud technologies.

• Familiarity with software development tools and practices such as Git, automated testing, CI/CD, and code reviews.

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills with the ability to tackle complex and ambiguous challenges.

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