Firmware Internship 2026/2027

About the role
As part of the platform team, you’ll contribute to the development of firmware and tooling, taking your work from concept all the way through to production in our live fleet. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where decisions happen quickly, and every contribution makes an impact.

This internship will run from mid-to-late November 2026 and end in February 2027. It will be onsite & full-time 40 hours a week over this period.

What your day could look like

• Design, implement, and deliver new features and performance improvements for our product firmware.

• Identify, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.

• Drive improvements to our quality and testing systems.

• Proactively monitor the performance of our fleet and enhance our monitoring platforms.

Who we're looking for

• You are enrolled in your penultimate or final year of a Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar degree - or have recently graduated.

• You love tackling challenging technical problems and diving deep to solve them.

• You’re eager to accelerate your career growth by getting hands-on experience.

• You can balance self-directed learning with seeking guidance from experienced teammates.

• You’re a strong team player who contributes to team performance and thrives on giving and receiving feedback.

Why our team loves working at Halter

• The privilege of contributing to a product our customers love and rely on 24/7.

• The excitement, risk, and reward of a high-growth technology scale-up.

• The pride of joining an iconic New Zealand technology company succeeding on the global stage.

• The opportunity to work with—and learn from—a dynamic, highly talented team with diverse backgrounds.

• A chance to supercharge your career in a supportive and caring environment.

• A no-nonsense, mission-first approach where we trust and support each other to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.

Our Office First Approach

There’s a reason you visit your friends in person, live with your family and don’t do dinners over Zoom. Humans are wired for connection. We believe a world-class, in-person office culture is the best way for high-performing teams.

Being office first is a core pillar of our culture. We believe in-person connections are key to driving your own growth, learning, impact, and building genuine long-lasting relationships. Strong relationships make it easier to disagree, give feedback, and do meaningful and aligned work. We don’t like having heaps of rules or policies, but this means having strong, trusted relationships is critical.

We’re office first, not office only. This means working from the office everyday is our default setting, but we flex when we need to. We have a high-trust culture, so everyone is trusted to do what’s best for Halter.

Our office vibe is something special, it’s hard to describe until you’re here, but people at Halter who have come from fully remote or hybrid companies say they could never go back - the high energy and spectacular people they are now surrounded by everyday makes work so enjoyable. Your growth, your learning and your impact is truly unlimited here, and a big part of that comes from being together solving problems, innovating, building context, and constantly learning from each other.

Please also feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.

Why our team loves working at Halter

• Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful, helping farmers improve their livelihoods, spend more time with their families, and build more sustainable operations.

• You'll grow here. Autonomy, mastery, and learning define how we work. You'll have the freedom to work on interesting problems, master new skills, and continuously develop yourself.