About the role#
We are looking for a Firmware Engineering Intern to join us for the Winter 2027 term. You will help bring our robots to life by supporting board bring-up, developing and validating new firmware features, and assisting with lab integration and testing.
What you'll do#
- Design, implement, and test firmware in C or C++ for components like motor controllers, battery management systems, and sensing hardware.
- Develop Python tools to support hardware calibration and test automation.
- Contribute to our CI/CD infrastructure.
- Support hardware and software integration in the lab.
What you'll need#
- Senior undergraduate student or recent graduate in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Fluency in C, C++, and Python.
- Experience with low-level software on bare-metal systems and RTOS.
- Strong knowledge of computer architecture.
- Deep understanding of communication protocols such as Ethernet, Ethercat, Serial, CAN, or USB.
- Comfort using lab instruments like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit debugging tools.
- Experience with motor controllers or battery management systems is a plus.
- Experience taking projects from conception to rollout is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Commitment: Minimum 10 weeks, full-time.
- Modality: On-site.
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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