Embedded Software Intern Role

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and technically curious summer intern to join our team in developing QEMU support for Wind River’s VxWorks. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to work at the intersection of virtualization, embedded systems, and real-time operating systems (RTOS), contributing to the enablement of automotive-grade simulation environments.

Key Responsibilities
As an intern, you will:

• Extend QEMU by adding support for a new board specification tailored for VxWorks
• Design and implement virtual memory layout consistent with the target hardware architecture and RTOS requirements.
• Develop virtual serial port support to enable console I/O and debugging capabilities within QEMU.
• Integrate and validate the QEMU model by running a real-world VxWorks binary application.
• Document your work and present a demo showcasing the simulation of a simple RTOS application in QEMU.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the internship, you will:

• Gain experience in low-level system modeling and virtualization.
• Understand the basic architecture and boot flow of VxWorks.
• Learn how to simulate embedded platforms using QEMU.
• Develop skills in debugging and validating real-time systems in virtual environments.

Qualifications
Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with C/C++ and Linux development environments.
• Basic understanding of operating systems and virtualization concepts.
• Interest in embedded systems and automotive software.

Preferred:

• Experience with QEMU or other hardware emulators.
• Exposure to RTOS concepts or VxWorks.
• Knowledge of serial communication protocols and memory mapping.

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