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# Software Engineering Intern (Device Team) - Summer 2027 at Relay

- **Company:** Relay
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/relaypro/jobs/8180836

## Job description

Relay Launchpad Intern: Software Engineer - Device Team

[Relay](https://relaypro.com/), a dynamic and rapidly growing tech startup based in Raleigh, NC is on a mission to revolutionize frontline work. For decades, technology has supercharged the desk worker while leaving behind the 80% of the global workforce who don’t sit at a desk. The builders, the caregivers, the operators, the movers—the frontline—still rely on walkie-talkies, paper notes, and shouted instructions.

At Relay, we believe it’s time for a change. Our smart, rugged radios and connected cloud ecosystem harness the power of voice and AI to close this digital chasm. We’re building tools that meet frontline workers where they are, capturing tribal knowledge, and turning communication into action. By transforming every spoken word into intelligence, we’re delivering safety, productivity, and empowerment to the workers who keep our world moving.

We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern who is a motivated and ambitious undergraduate (or graduate) student with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028 to join our mobile device product team. This opportunity is a paid internship during the summer 2027. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles after graduation, depending on business needs.

What makes our Sumer Intern program different:

- Executive and senior leadership team exposure - regular touchpoints with Relay's leadership team, including Q&A coffee chats, Breakfast with the CEO, and working sessions.
- Cross-functional cohort - work alongside interns across every part of the business, not just your team.
- Structured learning - regular skill-building sessions covering topics from product strategy to financial modeling to sales craft to professional networking and interviewing skills.
- Real ownership - you'll own a project from kickoff to final presentation, with mentors and fellow Relayers who are invested in your success.
- Intern showcase - present your work to the full company at the end of the summer
- Raleigh HQ experience - team lunches, volunteer Intern Impact day, social events, and a chance to see how a scaling tech company operates up close!

Take a look at our website at [relaypro.com](http://relaypro.com)

Job Overview

This internship offers a chance to build technology that matters — products that directly empower frontline workers. You'll collaborate with engineers in a high-growth environment, working on custom communication devices at the heart of the Relay platform, from application-layer features to deep OS and hardware integration.

Interns will gain hands-on experience across the full device stack, from Android application development and OS-level systems programming to embedded firmware and Linux hardware interfaces — contributing to a product that ships to real customers every 6 weeks.

Summer interns are expected to work full-time in-office during the summer in our amenity-rich, world-class headquarters in Raleigh, NC.

We work with a diverse set of languages, including C, C++, Java, Kotlin, Rust, and Bash/Python. Our devices run Android on custom in-house hardware, and our development environments are Linux-based. Our culture is based on Impact, Team, and Learning.

## What You Will Do

You'll work on product development for Relay's custom communication devices — Android-based hardware designed entirely in-house. We own the full stack, from hardware to software, and ship updates to customers approximately every 6 weeks. Depending on your background, you'll contribute across one or more layers:

- Android — fix bugs and build new features spanning application development (Kotlin, Java) and OS-level programming, which may touch the Linux Kernel, Java-based frameworks, shell scripts, or C/C++/Rust daemons
- Linux OS — work below the Android layer on operating system tasks and hardware interfaces
- Embedded systems — develop new embedded products or microcontroller firmware that runs inside or alongside existing Relay devices

## What You Will Bring

- Currently enrolled in a Computer Science or related technical field with a GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Strong proficiency in C, Java, or Kotlin. Android/AOSP systems programming experience is a plus but not required — if you're a solid developer with a Linux systems background, you can learn Android.
- Or experience in embedded systems programming — e.g., NRF or ST-based products running Zephyr, ThreadX, or Linux.
- Or experience programming Linux at or below the POSIX API layer, typically in C/C++ (Rust experience is increasingly relevant as AOSP adopts it).
- Or solid experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar.
- Familiarity with IP networking concepts (HTTP, TCP/UDP sockets) is preferred.
- Comfort with desktop and server Linux distributions — our development environments and internal tooling are Linux-based.
- An analytical, methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Strong communication skills and a habit of documenting what you build.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and self-prioritize.
- Exposure to Agile development practices.
- Genuine curiosity and drive to learn.

We use AI tools to transcribe and summarize interviews for internal hiring purposes. Transcripts are accessible only to authorized hiring personnel and retained consistent with our data retention policies. Candidates who prefer not to have AI notetaking used may request to opt out without impact to your candidacy. For more information, please see our Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice [linked here.](https://relaypro.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice/)

## About Relay

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Relay is a cloud-based communications platform that replaces outdated radios with voice-first technology, real-time translation, GPS tracking, and safety alerts for frontline workers.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, raised $35M in June 2024)
- **Headquarters**: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: Year not publicly available (company appears to have launched product in the early 2020s)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Mobile computing software products, frontline communications, worker safety
- Target customers: B2B – enterprises with deskless teams in hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, industrial markets
- Mission or purpose statement: "Empower the people who keep the world running – with technology that makes their jobs safer, easier, and more connected."

## Products & Services
- **Relay Cloud Platform**: SaaS + hardware (smart radio) – voice-first communication with real-time translation in 30+ languages, GPS location tracking, panic/emergency alerts, and operational insights. Works over WiFi and cellular.
- **Relay Mobile App**: Extends the platform to smartphones for frontline workers.
- **Operational Insights**: Cloud-based data analytics that provide leaders with visibility into team productivity, location, and communication patterns.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding $48M (Series B $35M led by G2 Venture Partners in June 2024; Series A $13M in April 2023)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: G2 Venture Partners (lead Series B); other investors not disclosed
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount grew ~35.6% YoY to 258 employees
  - 2.5B+ messages delivered, 1M+ users, 2,500+ customers
  - Recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US (Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 500)
  - Named NC Tech's North Carolina-based Company of the Year
  - Active job postings increased 366.7% YoY (28 open roles as of mid-2026)

## Competitive Advantages
- Real-time, cloud-native platform replaces legacy two-way radios (static channels, limited range)
- Built-in AI for situational awareness, automated decision support, and language translation (30+ languages)
- Integrated safety features: panic alerts, location tracking, emergency broadcasting
- Single platform unifies voice, data, and analytics for frontline teams across devices (hardware + mobile)
- "Physical AI" approach – operates in real-world environments, not just dashboards

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding AI-native capabilities to turn unstructured operational data into coordinated action
- Targeting industries with large deskless workforces (hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare)
- Scaling enterprise sales and customer success (multiple open roles in sales, CS, product)
- Building a "human-in-the-loop" intelligent system for frontline operations

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven**: Directly improves safety and productivity of frontline workers who power the global economy.
- **Culture**: Values include adaptability, empathy, hunger to learn, and service to others. Described as "empowerment, engagement, and growth" with a focus on builders.
- **Work Environment**: Raleigh HQ near downtown with modern campus (fitness center, basketball/volleyball courts, soccer fields, gourmet cafeteria). Flexible working policy (hybrid/remote options for many roles).
- **Benefits**: 100% paid health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) company match (up to 3%), generous PTO (closed Dec 24–Jan 1), paid sick leave, paid parental leave + $500 baby birth cost assistance, annual floating holiday.
- **Perks**: Latest Macbooks, standing desks, free snacks and coffee, regular team events.
- **Team**: ~258 employees (as of mid-2026), with strong growth trajectory. Veteran executive team with multiple exits.
- **Engineering**: Building next-gen Physical AI – opportunity to work on embedded systems, site reliability, and product engineering.

## Sources
1. [relaypro.com - About Us](https://relaypro.com/about-us/)
2. [relaypro.com - Careers](https://relaypro.com/careers/)
3. [relaypro.com - Home](https://relaypro.com/)
4. [Greenhouse - Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/relaypro)
5. [LinkedIn - Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/relaypro)

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