Firmware Development Internship (Start ASAP)

Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting, is the world leader in lighting. We provide professional customers and consumers with quality products, systems and services. And our connected lighting offerings bring light and the data they collect to devices, places and people - redefining what light can do and how people use it. Our innovations contribute to a safer, smarter more sustainable world. 

Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive while working in a fast-paced company. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career while transforming our industry. 

As the world leader in lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new grounds in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more! Signify is one of the few companies in the world to achieve carbon neutrality and our next sustainability goals are even bolder: doubling our positive impact on the environment and society by 2025.

We specialize in creating leading-edge Connected Building & Lighting Control solutions for residential, office, retail, hospitality, industry, sport and public indoor and outdoor space applications world-wide…

Feel free to explore Signify on our official https://www.signify.com/global/our-company

What we do

As a part of our Global Systems Engineering Team located in Sydney, we are responsible for:

• Developing, testing and releasing embedded code for our innovative Connected IoT Lighting propositions and products, which are manufactured and deployed locally and globally on many iconic projects and landmark buildings. 
• Brainstorming with the Team of passionate professionals locally and globally our next breakthrough innovation in Connected IoT Lighting, turning customer needs into solutions and shaping the Design and Architecture of our Systems, to bring Human-Centric Lighting Solutions and Value Beyond Illumination to our Customers and Business Partners.

What you’ll need

We are looking to offer an internship to a student in Computer Science, Software or Electronics Engineering and be part of our global SAFe Agile team. 

Skills and knowledge requirements:

• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Interest in electronics, software and firmware development
• Some coding experience with any language e.g.: C/C++ and/or Python

Day-to-day responsibilities: 

• Develop, test and release embedded firmware for our innovative Connected IoT Lighting propositions and products
• Participate in improving CI/CD environments
• Actively participate in FW code review process
• Use static code analysis tools to identify potential issues
• Assist in analysing reported FW issues
• Participate in brainstorming and design discussions with the local and global teams on innovation in Connected IoT Lighting

Location: Mascot, Sydney (Philips Dynalite)

What you’ll get in return

Although it is an unpaid internship, you would be accessible to personalized coaching and mentoring by experienced best senior engineers in the industry and extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as learning platforms, training and coaching. We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.

See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees!