About the role#
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineering Intern to join our Platform team. You will help build and improve the core software infrastructure that keeps our robot fleet running. This role focuses on over-the-air and firmware update systems that deliver software reliably and securely to robots in the field.
What you'll do#
- Design, implement, and test features for the robot software platform, including OTA update delivery, firmware update flows, and the embedded Linux systems that support them.
- Work across software and hardware layers to integrate, debug, and validate updates on real robot hardware.
- Improve the reliability, security, and scalability of how software is deployed across the fleet.
- Measure the impact of your work and share results and recommendations with the team.
What you'll need#
- Rising senior or recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be graduating within one year.
- Strong programming skills in C, C++, Rust, or Python.
- Experience with Linux and networking fundamentals.
- Experience with embedded Linux build and update tools such as Yocto, RAUC, or SWUpdate is preferred.
- Experience with firmware development, bootloaders, or hardware bring-up is preferred.
- Familiarity with applied cryptography, such as code signing, PKI, or secure boot is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: Minimum 10 weeks.
- Compensation: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.
- Status: Full-time internship.
About Figure
Figure builds autonomous humanoid robots for commercial use. The company operates in the machinery manufacturing sector. It was founded in 2022 and maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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