Firmware Intern [Fall 2026]
Figure · On-site
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- Not listed by source
- Location
- San Jose, CA
What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Design, implement and test firmware in C or C++ for critical components such as motor controllers, battery management systems and sensing hardware
- Develop Python tools to support test automation or hardware calibration
- Contribute to the development of our Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure
- Support hardware/software integration in the lab
What they're asking for
- Undergraduate student (Senior) or recent graduate in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fieldEducation
- Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferredSkillPreferred
- Fluent in C, C++, and PythonSkill
- Experience implementing low level software on bare-metal systems and RTOSSkill
- Good knowledge of computer architectureSkill
- Deep understanding of communication buses and protocols like Ethernet, Ethercat, Serial, CAN or USBSkill
- Comfortable using lab instruments (oscilloscope, logic analyzer) and in-circuit debugging toolsSkill
- Experience with motor controllers or battery management systemsSkillPreferred
- Experience implementing CI/CD infrastructuresSkillPreferred
- Familiar with Agile and Test driven developmentSkillPreferred
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Job description
Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA. We are looking for a Firmware Engineer Intern to join us during Fall 2026. In this role, you will help bring our robots to life by supporting board bring-up, developing and validating new firmware features, and assisting with integration and testing. Responsibilities: • Design, implement and test firmware in C or C++ for critical components such as motor controllers, battery management systems and sensing hardware • Develop Python tools to support test automation or hardware calibration • Contribute to the development of our Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure • Support hardware/software integration in the lab Requirements: • Undergraduate student (Senior) or recent graduate in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field • Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred • Fluent in C, C++, and Python • Experience implementing low level software on bare-metal systems and RTOS • Good knowledge of computer architecture • Deep understanding of communication buses and protocols like Ethernet, Ethercat, Serial, CAN or USB • Comfortable using lab instruments (oscilloscope, logic analyzer) and in-circuit debugging tools Bonus Qualifications: • Experience with motor controllers or battery management systems • Experience implementing CI/CD infrastructures • Familiar with Agile and Test driven development The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $40 - $45/hr. The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.